Engine Leaning Using EGT: Rich of Peak vs. Lean of Peak
There may be no greater debate amongst pilots than the “rich of peak” or “lean of peak” (ROP vs. LOP) exhaust gas temperature method of leaning the aircraft engine. Fortunately, we pilots have options when it comes to leaning methods - or do we? The...
Everything You Should Know About Radar Vectors
Receiving “radar vectors” is common both in VFR and IFR scenarios. It might sound like a complicated term, but it’s really simple once you understand what it is and what it means. So what are radar vectors? Radar Vectors are a navigational aid used by Air...
Can pilots wear hearing aids? Here are the facts.
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...
Is Running an Aircraft Engine Lean of Peak EGT Harmful?
One topic that is sure to spark debate amongst pilots and A&P’s alike is whether or not it is acceptable to operate an aircraft engine lean of the peak exhaust gas temperature (EGT). Historically, the prevailing wisdom was that operating rich of peak (ROP) EGT...
Aircraft P-Factor Explained (With Pictures and Video)
Pilots know that single-engine planes tend to have a left-turning tendency, and every student pilot knows what it's like to have your CFI insisting on “more right rudder!” P-factor is one of the causes of this left-turning tendency but it can be a somewhat confounding...
Air Traffic Control – Tips for Pilots from a Real Controller
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...
Are pilots just glorified bus drivers? Our take on it.
On the surface it may seem that bus drivers and airline pilots have essentially the same job: they follow a predetermined route according to a specific schedule to get passengers to their destination as quickly, safely, and...
Is High Manifold Pressure With Low RPM (Oversquare) Bad?
Many have been taught throughout the years that operating an aircraft engine oversquare is a very bad thing. Engine monitoring technology and teaching knowledge has advanced and oversquare operations are not quite as mysterious as they once were. Is...
How far can gliders fly?
Image Source Gliders are one of the earliest forms of manned aircraft, flying without the benefit of an engine or generating lift of their own. Gliders’ ability to stay aloft is primarily dependent on available lift along the intended route, with glider and pilot...
How long can a glider fly for?
Image Credit The fun (and the challenge) of gliders is that they soar without the use of an engine. Inevitably, they all eventually run out of lift and return to the ground. But during that beautiful flight, how long can a glider fly for? The average glider...
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