Refuelling from Plastic Cans – Is it safe?
Have you ever given a thought as to how safe your plastic jerry cans are, and how safe your general refuelling practices are?
What is Mach number and why do jet aeroplanes use it?
True, if you are flying a low powered, single engine piston aeroplane, then Mach is not something you often consider, however, it is a really cool sounding aviation word, and understanding what it is all about, will certainly expand your knowledge base.
Can you carry out a repair on your aeroplane?
On landing you discover your aircraft has a flat tyre, or, during your pre-flight you find a loose aileron bolt – can you fix it yourself? Let’s explore what you can and can’t do…
Runway Illusions – How you can conquer any runway
Having a keen sense for identifying the illusions that some runways, and surrounding terrain can present, can really help you improve your approaches, which in turn, could turn your landings into good, safe ones.
How CRM can benefit you as a single pilot
While it is not yet a compulsory part of PPL training, the benefits of single pilot CRM to safety are unquestionable, so here are some pointers for you to practice yourself.
What is a ‘Raked’ Wingtip?
Just when you thought winglets would be around forever, it seems innovation is alive, with ‘raked wings’ being the flavour ‘du jour’…
Caproni Ca 20
The Caproni Ca 20 is believed to be the first air-to-air fighting machine dedicated, to destroying enemy aircraft.
Can you land safely on water in an emergency?
However, common sense will tell you, that unless you are flying a seaplane, the design of your aircraft could significantly affect the success rate, and survival rate of your landing…
Airmanship – 10 Ways to be a Better Pilot
Displaying good airmanship, will not only impress your examiners along your path in aviation, but it will certainly earn you respect from your passengers and fellow pilots.
Stampe-Vertongen SV.4E
The beauty of travel is that you get to see a whole new world of aeries that may not exist in your own country or even on your own continent! This particular Stampe had me a bit stumped - I spotted this one at an airfield in Chatellrault, France and thought it must be...