What's the Weather, Stan?
The environment that we operate in is constantly changing and as pilots, we often need more detailed information than what the weatherman typicality brings to the table in order for us to to safely plan for our flights.
When Landing on One Wheel IS Acceptable!
A perfectly executed crosswind landing is a step-by-step process, but the steps happen in a short amount of time. Learn the steps here, and sharpen your skills in the simulator.
Simplifying Crosswind Landings!
I‘ve always been amazed at how overly complicated people can make crosswind landings seem. While they certainly are one of the more challenging items to master, when it comes to learning to fly, they really aren’t all that complicated.
Curve-ball! Learning to Adjust
When learning how to fly, students are generally taught new tasks by simply memorizing procedures. This is a great way to introduce a new concept to the student, but if they don’t eventually understand what is fully happening, they wont be able to cope with any abnormalities that will eventually, and inevitably occur.
Aviator's Trifecta
Learning to fly is so much more than just learning how to push and pull on the yoke, talk on the radios, and trying to look cool. During my flight training, I was taught early on that to be a professional pilot you need to acquire and stay proficient in three areas of expertise: airmanship, knowledge, and judgment. If you only have two of the three at your disposal, then you’re not your true potential as an aviator. Let’s take a look at each part.
JetSet Survey
Many of you have heard about the upcoming JetSet Training from Angle of Attack. Well, we’ve finally announced what it is all about. And now it’s time to choose exactly what you want to learn.
DigitalThemePark IFR Challenges
Join us for some IFR challenges on Digital Theme Park’s TeamSpeak server.
PANIC: Pressured And Not In Control
As pilots and aviators, we have to face the facts: 1. Accidents to happen 2. Most of the time it’s the pilot’s fault 3. Mortality rate in aviation accidents is not that great.
My First Time Flying a 'Real Jet'
Peter James, a new contributor on the Angle of Attack crew, writes about his first experience flying a real jet. This Beechjet 400 has been a popular business jet for years, and for Peter, it’s a dream that he’s been waiting for years to be fulfilled.
Steve Jobs: An Aviation Pioneer
Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder died on October 5th, 2011. As I’ve reflected on the life of Steve Jobs, someone I admire a great deal, I thought of his impact on not only the technology industry but the aviation industry as well.
