On final approach to a runway, from whenever the approach is initiated to about 100′ AGL, the aircraft should be flown in coordinated flight, meaning the inclinometer’s ball is in the center. Yes, there are times when a slip to landing can be used to kill excess altitude, but that is probably not the norm…
Being in the military in a Special Operations Forces (SOF) unit, I’ve had the opportunity to do a lot of shooting and hung around high-speed soldiers (Green Beret’s, SEAL’s, snipers, etc.) who are the best of the best with a weapon. All are in agreement, if you want to hit the target which you are…
Only a few times in a lifetime do you meet someone at a special place and a special time that you truly admire, not for what they’ve done, but for who they are as a person, and that is based partly upon thier experiences. For me, the place is Dillingham Airfield, the time was May…
Ahhhh…the beloved Malibu…truly one of the finest breeds of airplanes in the world for GA cross-country flying. There really is no other airplane in its class to compare. With pressurized comfort in the flight levels, a cabin-class interior, solid icing capability, strong landing gear, a large panel to jam all the latest avionics, good cruise…
Concerning oil changes…I have mine changed every 30 hours whether it is a Continental or a Lycoming engine. As a wise old pilot once told me, “You don’t want to go too much more than that without having someone look under the hood…just too many moving parts!” I’ve tried going to 50 hours during times…
140 KIAS is an important airspeed in the PA-46 Piston’s, but it is not an airspeed you will see listed in the POH for any particular reason. Why 140 KIAS? It’s all about the cooling. In either a Continental or Lycoming powered Malibu, the highest temperature I like to see for any cylinder is 375F. …
February 15th was just like most days for me in terms of flying and flight preparations. I made the final arrangements for my business visit with a customer and called the airport FBO (KJSO, Cherokee County, TX) to have the 1989 Piper Malibu Mirage taken from the hangar and fueled for the trip. This one…