IFR Current Pilots, How “Current” Are You Really?
IFR Current Pilots, How “Current” Are You Really? High Performance Aviation IFR Current Pilots, How “Current” Are You Really? by Jennifer Payne Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) is a set of regulations that dictate how aircraft are to be operated when the pilot is unable...
Loss of Control
Loss of Control High Performance Aviation Loss of Control by Scott Kellam The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) defines aircraft Loss of Control as: “Loss of aircraft control while in flight.” Loss of Control (LOC) related accidents are the leading...
Important Update – Hurricane Harvey
Thank you to all who have expressed concern regarding the recent weather events in Houston. Our thoughts are with the local Houston community and surrounding areas. Our team members are safe. Due to the massive impact this storm has had on Houston and the surrounding communities, we will be operating on a limited basis this week and may not be able to respond to customer inquiries as quickly as we normally would. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time. Email will be the best way to reach us, and we will try to respond to all phone calls as our schedule allows.
Weather Back to Basics: Clouds
Should Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) be an Endorsement?
Should Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) be an Endorsement? High Performance Aviation Should Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) be an Endorsement? by Jennifer Payne Advancements in technology have come a long way for aircraft and the pilots that fly them. So many...
Loss of Control: FAASafety Team Seminar on August 16th, 2017
Loss of Control: FAASafety Team Seminar on August 16th, 2017 High Performance Aviation Loss of Control On Wednesday, August 16, 2017, John Hollingshead, Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI, High Performance Aviation, LLC will present an FAA Safety Team talk on Loss of...
Crossing the Line: Datalink Weather and Thunderstorms
Crossing the Line: Datalink Weather and Thunderstorms High Performance Aviation Crossing the Line: Datalink Weather and Thunderstorms by Paul Volk It’s summer, and one way to tell is that it’s very easy to find “how not to fly into thunderstorms” articles. These are...
The Advantages of Scenario-Based Training
The Advantages of Scenario-Based Training High Performance Aviation The Advantages of Scenario-Based Training by Jennifer Payne Over the years aviation training has undergone massive change and growth. Advancements in aircraft, new Federal Aviation Administration...
Bird Strikes: a Fowl Experience
Bird Strikes: a Fowl Experience High Performance Aviation Bird Strikes: a Fowl Experience By Pamelyn Witteman, PhD Imagine flying along on a bright, unlimited-visibility day to get a $100 hamburger and all of a sudden, BAM! My windshield glass is shattered, there is...
Human Factors in Aviation: Mitigating the Danger of Distraction
The aviation industry quickly realized the usefulness of utilizing human factors studies to mitigate accidents in the late 1970s after a rash of high-profile aviation accidents took place around the world. Most notable was the Tenerife, Spain accident occurring on March 27, 1977 when two Boeing 747s collided on the runway.
Flying Your First Aerial Photography Mission
Flying and taking aerial photographs have been around as long as the first cameras could safely be taken aloft. Scouting and bringing back imagery for analysis gave the airplane its first true utility in wartime. Nowadays, despite the ubiquity of manned and unmanned imagery found on the Internet, there are hundreds of cases where a person simply wants a special photograph that cannot be found online.
Review of BrightLine Bags Flex B7 Flight Echo Bag
I rarely travel anywhere without a computer bag or flight bag of some kind. There are always several gadgets, file folders, iPad, chargers and other stuff that I have been convinced I can’t live without. So when it comes to choosing a flight bag, I knew it needed to be something that would hold all my gear, withstand constant abuse, and be functional for both my general aviation and airline needs.
10 Things Pilots Should Know About Datalink Weather
The invention of datalink weather revolutionized GA flying in a way few other technologies have. For those that have already used it, imagine giving it up. For those of you that haven’t, it will change the way you fly.
Brandon Ray Designated 5-Time Master CFI
He first earned this national professional accreditation in 2009, has held it continuously since then, and is one of only 30 worldwide to earn the credential four (5) times.
Limited Time – Come See the New Diamond DA62
Stop by for a casual look at the new DA62 and see how it spoils pilots and passengers alike. From comfortable access and a spacious cabin to the sleek, all-carbon composite airframe, you’ve got to see why the DA62 is called the ultimate flying machine. Contact Brandon Ray (email [email protected] or call 866-227-8149) to schedule your showing.