Immediately after touching down on the runway there’s a lot to do… If you’re making a touch and go then you’re rapidly cleaning up, while maintaining directional control and readying for power application to complete the “-and-go” portion of the … Continue reading
An airplane’s propeller is a vital component, without it you’re not going anywhere… When it comes to the preflight inspection there are multiple inspection items related to the propeller. As much as flying requires dedication and commitment, it shouldn’t take … Continue reading
On this day in 2013 the first post on this blog, which has become ReviewBeforeFlight, was made… It was a simple “launch post” but that’s led to more than 230 posts on a variety of aviation related, thought-provoking topics! It’s … Continue reading
Each year Santa makes the most epic general aviation flight of the year! I’ve written about this previously (HERE and HERE). Santa takes off and lands in a variety of places and makes deliveries across the globe. This includes millions of deliveries … Continue reading
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all the ReviewBeforeFlight-ers out there! I hope you’re able to enjoy the holidays with your loved ones though I know many aviation industry professionals may not have the ability to do so. This year, … Continue reading
Not all that long ago I sat down on the couch after dinner to relax a little. I reached over for my iPad mini on the side table and was surprised to find a tablet with a near-dead battery. I … Continue reading
Next time you go flying and you’re landing on a runway equipped with a Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI), make your approach to follow the PAPI. Once you’re established on the final approach leg of the traffic pattern take a … Continue reading
Every now and then you have the opportunity to witness something truly interesting, entertaining or historic. I remember once on a family trip to Washington D.C. we waited for hours to watch then President Clinton go by after an event. … Continue reading
Let’s take a look at a quick double-lesson I like to share with students and experienced pilots alike. When it comes to cross country flights, the FAA provides excellent guidance on cruising altitudes, but what about for quick, short, local … Continue reading
The fall seasons offers a lot of great opportunities for pilots. In Florida it means that the temperatures are going to start coming back to earth and it won’t be incredibly hot ALL the time… In the northeast we look … Continue reading
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