Fun Flying Fact Friday: Always Prepared, Always Aware
Flying has a way of showing you how prepared you really were before things start moving and there’s no pause button left.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: Talking on the Radio
Pilot radio chatter sounds fast and confusing, until you realize it’s just a checklist spoken out loud to make things very clear.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: The IMSAFE Checklist
Before every flight, pilots check more than the airplane. IMSAFE is the personal checklist that decides whether the flight happens at all.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: Remove Before Flight
“REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT” isn’t decoration. It’s a simple aviation system designed to make sure nothing critical gets forgotten.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: Against The Wind
Some days planes take off north. Other days south. It’s not random, and it’s not a mood thing. Turns out, the answer’s been blowing in the wind.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: How I Got My Start in Aviation
I didn’t make it into the cockpit of an A-10, but flying still found its way back to me. Some dreams circle until they line up with your life again.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: Why Pilots Don’t Say “Nine”
Aviation has a very specific way of handling radio numbers, and “nine” is treated differently from the rest. There’s a practical reason pilots avoid saying it.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: The Runway Behind You
Pilots say the runway behind you is useless. It’s a flying truth. Focus on what’s ahead, not what you’ve already left behind.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: Current vs. Proficient
A pilot can be current but not proficient. Currency keeps you legal; proficiency keeps you safe.
Fun Flying Fact Friday: Landing Blind
During a landing, the pilot can’t see straight ahead, the nose completely blocks the runway. You rely on feel, peripheral vision, and practice to land safely.