Good Landings Start At The Downwind Turn

Everything’s connected. Your landings are a direct result of how well you fly your circuit pattern. Recently I have been reviewing procedures for various aircraft and I have completed a procedure for the Alon A2 Air coupe that was presented earlier on my website.

Alon A2 Aircoupe

It’s a small 2 seat classic aircraft with…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/good-landings-start-at-the-downwind-turn/

Free Aviation Education

After the flight

Free you say?
I have to shell out big bucks for every flight for the airplane and the instructor. Yup you do, but just remember that education is all the time, in the plane or out.

The moment you put a booking onto the flight sheet for the next flight, is when…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/02/free-aviation-education/

Ground Training in Aviation

Knowledge is the cornerstone to being the best aviator you can be. Without reasonable knowledge about your flying education, your ability to operate successfully is compromised.

So how do you get educated? Transport Canada with the Private Pilot and the Commercial Pilot Flight Training programs require particular lengths of ground training outlined in each section…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/05/ground-training-in-aviation/

Simulators in Civil Aviation

Simulators in Development, 2008 PFC Cirrus II Legacy Simulator that is re-certified Level 2

Simulators for aviation have been around a long time, certainly since I began using my home PC in 1989. I wanted my home PC to work flight sims since I was a new commercial pilot. I could see advantages to my…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/02/simulators-in-civil-aviation/

High Wing Low Wing, Does it even Matter?

Is there a case for picking the low wing over the high wing in flight training? I certainly have my preferences and perhaps you may as well. People tend to pick the airplane style that they trained on but in the long run they fly the plane that they feel is the easiest for them…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/high-wing-low-wing-does-it-even-matter/

It’s Just A Tin Plate

So you get into your airplane and your instructor says to you,

“Hey where is your Kneeboard, your desk? What are you going to write on and fly at the same time”?

“My what”?

“Kneeboard”

“I did not think I needed one of those.”

“Well look what’s on my knee! I am a professional, I…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/06/its-just-a-tin-plate/

1966 Alon Aircoupe Rebuild Log.

This website is going to be presenting a Rebuild thread on the very popular Alon A2 Aircoupe. It is a 1966 model in good condition and worthy of its progress being presented for those with an interest in Alon A2 Aircoupe to follow along and compare. This aircoupe in question is from BC. Canada and…

https://northof49tech.com/2021/10/1966-alon-aircoupe-rebuild-log/

Emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair

In aviation, many pilots dread the experience of an emergency in flight. In my early years I also disliked working on emergencies.

Pick A Field

First Leg.
Maintain Aircraft Control.

A situation occurs, the engine runs weird, some change in rpm that seems unusual. An RPM change from 2450 down to 2100 and then back…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/11/emergencies-are-as-simple-as-a-4-legged-chair/

A Near Miss, Bitter Sweet?

Too Close to Call

Most aviators will have a near miss with another aircraft sooner or later in their career. This begs the question. Why do they happen? What can be done to prevent them in the future? My story comes during the hour building portion of my flight training, so naturally I was a…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/11/a-near-miss-bitter-sweet/

Emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair

In aviation, many pilots dread the experience of an emergency in flight. In my early years I also disliked working on emergencies. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Done correctly, emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair.

Pick A Field

First Leg.
Maintain Aircraft Control.

A situation occurs, the engine runs…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/11/emergencies-are-as-simple-as-a-4-legged-chair/

A Near Miss, Bitter Sweet?

Too Close to Call

Most aviators will have a near miss with another aircraft sooner or later in their career. This begs the question. Why do they happen? What can be done to prevent them in the future? My story comes during the hour building portion of my flight training, so naturally I was a…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/11/a-near-miss-bitter-sweet/

Learning to fly at 55 – Intro flight Part 2

The Office

April of 2022, I walked into my local flying club to go for a scheduled introductory flight.  This is a repeat of something that I did about 25 years earlier.  At 55 years old, I had set my goal of becoming a Commercial Pilot.

I had booked the introductory flight about two weeks…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/12/learning-to-fly-at-55-intro-flight-part-2/

A Near Miss, Bitter Sweet?

Too Close to Call

Most aviators will have a near miss with another aircraft sooner or later in their career. This begs the question. Why do they happen? What can be done to prevent them in the future? My story comes during the hour building portion of my flight training, so naturally I was a…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/11/a-near-miss-bitter-sweet/

Aviation Writers Wanted

Writing good articles for aviation readers

We are looking for energetic writers that have expertise in the field of aviation that are willing to create good, informative and entertaining articles. Reading that is helpful, and effective at promoting aviation and the community it supports. We pay for articles that are noteworthy and are ready to…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/10/aviation-writers-wanted/

Emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair

In aviation, many pilots dread the experience of an emergency in flight. In my early years I also disliked working on emergencies. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Done correctly, emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair.

Pick A Field

First Leg.
Maintain Aircraft Control.

A situation occurs, the engine runs…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/11/emergencies-are-as-simple-as-a-4-legged-chair/

Emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair

In aviation, many pilots dread the experience of an emergency in flight. In my early years I also disliked working on emergencies. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Done correctly, emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair.

Pick A Field

First Leg.
Maintain Aircraft Control.

A situation occurs, the engine runs…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/11/emergencies-are-as-simple-as-a-4-legged-chair/

Emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair

In aviation, many pilots dread the experience of an emergency in flight. In my early years I also disliked working on emergencies. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Done correctly, emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair.

Pick A Field

First Leg.
Maintain Aircraft Control.

A situation occurs, the engine runs…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/11/emergencies-are-as-simple-as-a-4-legged-chair/

Learning to fly at 55 – Intro flight Part 2

The Office

In April of 2022, I walked into my local flying club to go for a scheduled introductory flight.  This is a repeat of something that I did about 25 years earlier.  At 55 years old, I had set my goal of becoming a Commercial Pilot.

I had booked the introductory flight about two…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/12/learning-to-fly-at-55-intro-flight-part-2/

Learning to fly at 55 – Intro flight – Again!

The Office

In April of 2022, I walked into my local flying club to go for a scheduled introductory flight.  This is a repeat of something that I did about 25 years earlier.  At 55 years old, I had set my goal of becoming a Commercial Pilot.

I had booked the introductory flight about two…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/12/learning-to-fly-at-55-intro-flight-part-2/

Learning to fly at 55 – Intro flight – Again!

The Office

In April of 2022, I walked into my local flying club to go for a scheduled introductory flight.  This is a repeat of something that I did about 25 years earlier.  At 55 years old, I had set my goal of becoming a Commercial Pilot.

I had booked the introductory flight about two…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/12/learning-to-fly-at-55-intro-flight-part-2/

Aircraft Designs That Captivate

René Leduc RL-21 – F-WJDT

If there is any design that captivates my sense of style are the racing aircraft of the french of the 1930’s designs. This particular aircraft by Rene Leduc in 1956. Some records were achieved in light aircraft categories.

Some resources exist for those interested in model aircraft construction. Long fuselage,…

https://northof49tech.com/2023/01/aircraft-designs-that-captivate/