It's that time of year again - gusty and variable winds every afternoon. Welcome to Spring! Not much else makes a pilot as nervous as when they see the windsock extended fully and pointed perpendicular to the runway. When is the last time you did pattern work with a direct crosswind of 10 gusting … [Read more...]

I'll be moderating discussions this weekend at the FAA Safety Stand Down 2011 Northern California event. Join us Saturday from 8am-12noon for four separate discussions on General Aviation safety. Check the West Valley Flying Club Listing for more information.Hope to see you this Saturday at WVFC! … [Read more...]