About us

We believe that by sharing personal experiences we gain insight and become better pilots. So we created this website where students, seasoned pilots, and everyone in-between can share their experiences with aviation in an easy to read, beautiful way. Our hope is that you will follow our site, read these heartfelt articles and continue to become the safest, most proficient pilot possible.

Vern Weiss

Vern Weiss is an ATP rated pilot with over 14,000 hours total flight time and has flown fifty different models of jet, turboprop, and single and twin-engine piston aircraft.
Captain's hat on an airliner dash - Flying Without a License: A Look at Three of History's Pilot Conmen

Flying Without a License: A Look at Three of History’s Pilot Conmen

Pilot conmen such as Tom Salme, Jimmie Lane, and Tom Cook are a ...

A King Air on a snowy runway - Dealing with Contaminated Runways

Dealing with Contaminated Runways

When confronted with contaminated runways, all those aircraft performance calculations can dissolve ...

A Beechcraft B55 Baron in flight - Aviation Safety: The Right Mindset and Attitude Are As Important As Skill

Aviation Safety: The Right Mindset and Attitude Are As Important As Skill

Pilot skills are important but data shows accidents begin in your head, ...

A certified flight instructor and student taking off in a Cessna 150

What Makes an Effective Certified Flight Instructor?

Being a certified flight instructor is a noble profession and should be ...