Where There is Smoke

A VFR Flight can quickly change to IFR Every year we encounter fires and this year they have increased dramatically and started earlier. Along with the damage on the ground, the production of large amounts of smoke and heat is significant. Some of the fires are...

Spatial Disorientation in Flight

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...
Weather Briefings Can Be Your Friend

Weather Briefings Can Be Your Friend

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...

VMC/IMC Forums Suspended Temporarily

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...

VMC/IMC Forums Return

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...