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…
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’…
What is the difference between Vmc and Vmca?
Nope, this is not VMC – Visual Meteorological Conditions that we are talking about, but rather flying speeds relating to twin engine aircraft. The key to understanding twin engine performance, is how they fly with two engines operating, and how the bitch switch gets turned on when only one engine is operating.
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