by William E. Dubois | Jul 18, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250724, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Questions from the Cockpit
My friend Tom called the other night and startled me with a question: “Hey, have you ever heard of anyone having an attack of claustrophobia in an Ercoupe?” Read...
by William E. Dubois | Jun 12, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250619, ATC, Aviation News, faa, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Questions from the Cockpit
David, an airplane owner in Iowa, writes: Given the recent reported radio outage at Newark, I’m sure we could all use a refresher and perspective on lost comms. It’s one thing to have an on-board failure, but seems much different if ATC goes down, especially in busy...
by William E. Dubois | May 19, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250522, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Questions from the Cockpit
Sam, a private pilot in Montana, writes: How do I know how long a supplemental oxygen bottle will last in flight? Or, more correctly, how do I know it has enough for my flight before I takeoff? Read...
by William E. Dubois | Apr 19, 2025 | #Aircraft, 20250424, aviation insurance, Aviation News, Buy a Plane, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Questions from the Cockpit
James, a private pilot and airplane owner in South Carolina, writes: What happens if someone wrecks your plane while they are considering buying it? Read...
by William E. Dubois | Nov 13, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20231123, Aviation News, faa, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Questions from the Cockpit
Mac, a private pilot in California asks: With the cost of airplane rentals so high, do you have any tips on the best way to maximize hours to keep current? Absolutely, says our expert: Plane sharing. Read...
by William E. Dubois | Oct 19, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230921, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Opinion, Pilots, Questions from the Cockpit
Most of us know TKS is deicing fluid for our airplanes, but do you know where it came from and what TKS stands for? Read...
