by Charlie Gasmire | Jan 22, 2024 | Pilot Advice
In 2016 I bought a Cessna 182. Before that, I was renting Cessna 172’s, and there was a moment when it became clear to me that it was time to stop renting and start owning. It can really be boiled down to a 3-part decision… Freedom, Frequency, and Finances. Deciding...
by Charlie Gasmire | Dec 31, 2021 | Aviation FAQs
Gliders are aircraft designed to fly without using an engine. The general principles of controlled flight in a glider are no different from powered aircraft. With the exception of dive brakes or spoilers the available control surfaces on a glider are...
by Charlie Gasmire | Dec 18, 2021 | Aviation FAQs
A glider pilot rating is an excellent way to enter the world of aviation as a novice, or to further hone your stick and rudder skills and energy management skills if you are already a rated pilot. The requirements to obtain the license are different for...
by Charlie Gasmire | Dec 14, 2021 | Aviation FAQs
Longtime pilots usually have lots of aviation experience under their belt, generally making them safer, wiser, and better prepared for the many scenarios flying can throw at them. But as they age, pilots may also face health challenges, including deterioration of...
by Charlie Gasmire | Nov 5, 2021 | Pilot Advice
I recently had a phone call and email exchange with an air traffic controller named Mike, who has worked in several different ATC roles in the San Antonio, Texas region. He is currently an approach controller but has worked in many different functions. We talked for...
