by George Futas | Feb 5, 2021 | Safety & Education
Following is my personal experience, which enforces the value of using a flight simulator for flights into unfamiliar places. I share my embarrassment with the hope others benefit from it. I was planning a long cross-country flight which included an overnight stop at...
by George Futas | May 6, 2021 | Safety & Education
As pilots, we need to be aware of our physiology limitations, which can lead us into serious trouble, and know what to do about it. A leading cause of non-survivable aviation incidents is the subject title of this article. Spatial disorientation means our...
by George Futas | Dec 30, 2020 | Safety & Education
Winter weather is upon us and requires extra caution. However, in both summer and winter weather is a major cause of GA accidents. Be informed, use good judgment, be safe. 25% of 60,000 GA accidents studied were weather related35% of ALL FATAL GA accidents were due to...
by George Futas | Sep 1, 2020 | Safety & Education
With all the restaurant and destination closures, this past spring and summer has been a downer for flying for most of us. Our flying proficiency has suffered, along with our emotional desire to be in the air. We try to stay legally current. Then, as...
by George Futas | Mar 31, 2020 | Safety & Education
While the COVID-19 epidemic is impacting our lives, we are postponing the safety and education forums. Our host facility is closed during this epidemic. During this COVID-19 situation, remember that your airplane cabin is easily contaminated if you or a...
by George Futas | Jan 28, 2020 | Safety & Education
After the summer hiatus and September’s CFI VMC/IMC Forum, our chapter’s VMC/IMC Forums are be returning in January! For those who are not aware, our WPA Paine Chapter and Simulation Flight will be continuing to sponsor and hold monthly safety and education...
by George Futas | Nov 30, 2019 | Events, Safety & Education
For those who are not aware, our WPA Paine Chapter and Simulation Flight will be continuing to sponsor and hold monthly safety and education forum’s on both IFR and VFR subjects. These forums are at no cost to pilots and most forums qualify for FAA Wings...
by George Futas | Sep 28, 2019 | Events, Safety & Education, News
After the summer hiatus and September’s CFI VMC/IMC Forum (N.B. Sorry for the incorrect information on the website), our chapter’s VMC/IMC Forums are be returning in October! For those who are not aware, our WPA Paine Chapter and Simulation Flight will be continuing...
by George Futas | Jan 26, 2019 | Events, Safety & Education
Our WPA Paine Chapter and Simulation Flight are continuing to sponsor and hold monthly safety and education forum’s on both IFR and VFR subjects. These forums are at no cost to pilots and most forums qualify for FAA Wings credits. Bob Collins, owner, is a Paine...
by George Futas | May 29, 2019 | News, Chapter
Craig Hogan was a remarkable man with many friends. I first flew with Craig in his plane on a weekend fly-out to Seaside OR. In 2015 he flew with me to Oshkosh. On that >2-week trip I gained such respect for Craig as a pilot and person, with good judgment,...
