We've all seen airplanes fly straight and level, ensuring their passengers are comfortable and helping keep everyone safe as they go from one point to another. However, you don't want safe, ...

The private pilot candidate was in the polish-up stages of his training. I was tasked with performing a mock check ride. He ...

Just the simple task of keeping the aircraft flying straight and level is a hair-raising prospect for the neophyte. Oh, sure, you could switch on the autopilot – provided the plane has one, you know ...