Alaska Weather Chart Change Proposed 

Tom George, AOPA Alaska Regional Manager  The National Weather Service’s Alaska Aviation Weather Unit is soliciting feedback on planned updates to its Surface and Significant Weather charts.  The public notice inviting feedback includes links to sample products so interested parties can see what the new charts would look like. In general, changes to the Surface…

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The FAA’s New MOSAIC – What All Is In This Picture? 

By John M. Dahlen  I am frequently heard joking about how the FAA and I finally found something we totally agree on. After my stroke and three or four heart stoppages, we all agreed that I should probably no longer exercise my flight privileges as PIC. It’s one thing when your prop stops spinning at…

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Obvious and Logical- The Ice-Cold Case of N1812H 

By Jim Gibertoni by Joan Skilbred  On October 16, 1972, a Pan Alaska Airways, Ltd. flight from Anchorage to Juneau, Alaska failed to make its destination and was never seen or heard   from again.  The plane N1812H, a twin-engine Cessna 310C, was owned by Pan Alaska Airways LLC.  The pilot was Don Jonz from Fairbanks,…

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A Role for Rules 

By Bernie Willis  A highly experienced, respected and accomplished European aviator said to me,  “Rules are for fools, but a guide for wise men.” Contemplating his statement my mind bounced like a ball in a hand ball court. Try following these thoughts!  Now, rules are for our safety. When followed we stay within safe guidelines.…

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Landing Gear Works

Titanium Main Landing Gear, Titanium Tail Gear Springs, and all Landing Gear Works products now sold exclusively through McFarlane Aviation!  The Landing Gear Works (TLGW) specializes in the manufacturing of titanium landing gear legs for Cessna 180 and 185 as well as tail gear springs, tailwheel assemblies and landing gear components for various Cessna aircraft.…

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3 Critical Mistakes Pilots Make About Snacking 

By Kylie Viens Snacking is more than just a way to curb hunger—it’s a key strategy for pilots to maintain focus, energy, and overall health while in the air. Whether you’re flying for fun on a weekend adventure or managing long haul flights as a commercial pilot, the right snacks can help keep your energy…

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HOW OUR BRAIN IS WIRED TO FOOL US! 

By John M. Dahlen  It’s not uncommon for us to get caught fooling ourselves from time to time. But did you know our brain is wired to fool us virtually all of the time? It’s been said that our brain is bombarded with millions of bits of data input every second of every day. When…

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