by Charlie Gasmire | Aug 13, 2019 | Aviation FAQs, Pilot Advice
Many of us who operate small general aviation airplanes out of busier airspace are familiar with the phrase, “caution wake turbulence” issued by the controller. As a pilot wake turbulence is an important hazard to be aware of and something that every aircraft (no...
by Charlie Gasmire | Aug 8, 2019 | Aviation FAQs
It can be frustrating to pull up to the fuel pump and see the prices for 100LL be significantly higher than Jet A fuel. Oh what it would be like to top off your Cessna at only a couple dollars per gallon! Unfortunately there are some valid reasons that 100LL will...
by Charlie Gasmire | Aug 6, 2019 | Aviation FAQs
It’s common for pilots to mention their airplane’s fuel capacity and follow it with the disclaimer that it’s “usable.” Like saying “75 gallons usable.” Even by the fuel caps there will usually be a label explaining the amount of usable fuel in that tank which is...
by Charlie Gasmire | Jul 21, 2019 | Aviation FAQs
Cessna aircraft are probably the most widely recognized and certainly most produced airplanes in the world today. When you are deciding between what airplane to train in, rent, or buy, there’s a good chance a Cessna is at least on your list of options, if not your...
by Charlie Gasmire | Jul 15, 2019 | Aviation FAQs
For the non-pilot, aviation language can sound cryptic at first, like a secret code or confusing jargon. Once you start your flight training and become more well-versed in the vocabulary it really isn’t all that confusing after all. However there are still some...
