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PILOT REPORTS: Raytheon Hawker 800XP – The worse the weather and runway conditions, the better the new Hawker looks to pilots and passengers. By J. Mac McClellan
The Secrets of Black Boxes – The inside story on how flight data recorders work, what they’re good for, and how they’re tested. By Robert Goyer
Used Airplane Report: Cessna T303 – This turbocharged cabin-class airplane handles like a light twin, and most have been treated gently. By Richard L. Collins
Cessna Caravan 208B – Cessna’s big single continues to grow in popularity because of its versatility, as some frequent users attest. By Tom Benenson
Northstar M3 GPS Approach Navigator – The newest in the line of trusty Northstar navigators has unique automatic operation on approaches. By Richard L. Collins
FLYING SAFELY: On The Record: NTSB summary excerpts
Flying Fundamentals: You Are What You Fly – Does the fact that some of us fly pressurized airplanes mean that we are at greater risk? By Richard L. Collins
Kinder, Gentler FAA? – Since the late 1980s the FAA has made attempts to meet pilots halfway, but lately the pendulum seems to be swinging back. By Tom Benenson
Aftermath – The nose baggage door popping open on a Piper Aztec shouldn’t have produced disastrous consequences, but it did. By Peter Garrison
I Learned About Flying From That - The combination of high winds and a panic-stricken co-pilot posed a challenge to Tim Akey and his Beech C99
TRAINING: Know Your Autopilot - Real pilots can and do use autopilots. To master the autopilot, you need to understand it and use it frequently. By Jay Hopkins
Shake Rattle and Roll - Understanding turbulence makes bumps easier to accept, but not more comfortable. By Tom Benenson
Eye Of The Examiner By Howard Fried
Quiz Time - FAA Exam Excerpts
