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ATIS vs. AWOS vs. ASOS

Pilots always listen to the ATIS, right? And how does ATC get that information it records for the ATIS. And while we’re at it, how do AWOS and ASOS differ?

Readback—October 2024

Can You Get There? Here’s the basic question: If no arrival from your inbound direction is published for your destination airport but one is published...

Briefing—October 2024

California Lead Ban Passed The California legislature passed a bill banning leaded aviation fuel by 2031. After passage by the State House 59-11, the Senate...

Got Autopilot?

The morning flight there was uneventful. Not so for the return that afternoon.

On the Air—September 2024

For your August OTA I sent you the photo (repeated here) of the Gulfstream that was towed to parking, but the ground crew neglected...

IFR Quiz—September 2024

Occasionally it’s good to go back and review the basics. This quiz shares wake-turbulence information you may not know. Don’t let one catch you by surprise.

Autumn in the Southwest

Heading to California? Arizona? Nevada? Even Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico? We’ve got the perfect article for you.