Month: August 2023

How does an airplane find its way? Modern aircraft use satellite navigation but what if the computer goes down? And what happened before satellites were invented? […]

We all have them. Fat fingers. Some have bigger hands compared to others, but the term “fat fingers” is not just about the size of your mitts. It is about how you use your hands and how accurately you press, flip, toggle, pull, or twist the controls within an airplane while in flight or on the ground. […]

Financially, aircraft ownership is not for the faint of heart. Some general aviation pilots have deeper pockets and longer arms, but many pilots have shorter pockets and short arms. Total cost of ownership (TCO) is comprised of the one-time acquisition of the aircraft, annual fixed costs, variable operating costs, and unforeseen one-time costs. Partnerships are an effective way to help reduce TCO. […]