Royal Aviation

You've reached your clearance limit under IFR and are lost comm....Now what?

The all ambiguous contact approach...

LPV vs LNAV/VNAV vs LP vs LNAV vs........

Rule Number 1 of flying a multi-engine airplane... Don't take off on 1 engine...

A lengthy article but one of the best breakdowns of how we think we "understand" what causes lift.

Great breakdown of how weather reports are obtained.

Situational awareness always plays the difference between flight near terrain and controlled flight into terrain.

Great article showing what it takes for ATC to move you through their airspace when conditions are not ideal.

FAA Safety Team | Safer Skies Through Education Know Before You Go & Avoid Flying Low Notice Number: NOTC0199 Sightseeing along the California Coastline: Know Before You Go & Avoid Flying Low... Did you know the FAA has a policy in place to investigate citizen complaints of low-flying aircraft operated in violation of the CFR that might endanger persons or property? If you feel the urge to descend below 1,000’ above sea level along the California coast, think again: there are safety and legal reasons why you shouldn’t. Federal Aviation Regulations may in some instances allow for low altitude flight, but doing so off the coast poses significant safety risks. Losing an engine over ocean waters poses a significant risk to life and property. Also, large birds are more prevalent at lower altitudes, and can create a significant hazard to aircraft. Bottom line: flying the coast 1000’ above sea level will give you more time to respond to the unexpected. In addition, flying above 1000’ will also keep you in compliance with federal wildlife protection laws. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has regulations that require aircraft to fly 1000’ above sea level in certain designated areas within Greater Farallones, Monterey Bay and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuaries. These are denoted on aeronautical charts by magenta lines and dots. In these areas, flights below 1000’ above sea level (ASL) could result in NOAA civil penalties. So, why not fly higher and enjoy the view? For more information on the designated areas that require you to fly above 1000’ ASL along the California coast, please refer to your Sectional charts and reference below: Pilots! Know Before You Go-National Marine Sanctuaries Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Finally please note that consistent with the FAR/AIM, pilots operating noise-producing aircraft (fixed-wing, rotary-wing and hot air balloons) over noise-sensitive areas should make every effort to fly not less than 2,000 feet above ground level (or sea level), weather permitting. The intent of the 2,000-foot altitude recommendation is to reduce potential interference with all types of wildlife and complaints of noise disturbances caused by low flying aircraft over noise-sensitive areas. For the purpose of this Notice, the ground level of FAA’s general 2,000-foot minimum altitude recommendation for noise-sensitive areas is defined to include the highest terrain within 2,000 feet AGL laterally of the route of flight, or the uppermost rim of a canyon or valley. Thank you for doing your part to protect wildlife, stay safe, and stay within the law. Karen Arendt Email: [email protected]

Rule Number 1 when talking to ATC... Don't ever, ever, ever be this guy.

Runway safety at SNA... Another cameo appearance by 9MC.

The Pilot/Controller glossary is essential for every pilot level from Private to ATP.