Tag: flying advice

Every once in a while, some nonflyer will casually say to me, “Ever been afraid while you’re up there flying?” One supposes they are looking for some juicy description of a desperate situation fraught with daunting danger, culminating in a near-escape...

“I saw a reference to wind shear in the destination airport’s TAF. Should I cancel the flight?”  The pilot asking was experienced enough to plan a trip thoroughly but was still learning with every new encounter. Because he wasn’t sure of...