Classic Instructor
Steve Krog’s “Classic Instructor” column featured in EAA Sport Aviation, sharing tips and expert advice on flight training, pilot proficiency, and, of course, tailwheel flying.
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Respect — An Important Word in Every Pilot’s Vocabulary
Respect for your airplane doesn’t just mean giving it a love tap on the engine cowling. It means that you truly care for your aircraft by carefully looking it over via a detailed preflight inspection before… Read more
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Spring and the New Flying Season — Getting Safely Back into the Air
As the warmer spring breezes begin to blow, many of the local airport folks will begin to come out of hibernation. The itch to get back in the air and do some fun flying will have… Read more
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Losing Power on Takeoff — What to Do If It Happens to You
You’re experiencing a partial power loss. Now what? This scenario can and sometimes does happen, and it can usually be prevented. Read more
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Personal Minimums — Go or No Go
The FAA preaches “know your minimums.” It does a relatively good job in trying to get pilots to understand the importance of this phrase as it applies to the individual’s ability to make safe flights. Read more
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Soft-Field Takeoffs and Landings
Soft-field takeoff and landing techniques are a mandatory training segment for all sport, private, and commercial pilots. However, very few students ever experience true soft-field conditions. Read more
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I Want to Be a Better Pilot — Relaxing on Takeoffs and Landings
Safely flying a tailwheel requires much more attention from the pilot than a tricycle-gear airplane, especially during taxi, takeoff, and landing. However, once in the air, a tailwheel airplane is almost no different than any other… Read more
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A Lost Art: The Power-Off 180 Approach and Landing
Years ago, every young pilot wannabe had to learn and perform the180-degree power-off approach and landing to pass the private pilot checkride. It took a bit of practice, but most young pilots mastered the maneuver. Read more
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EAA’s The Green Dot – Returning to Flight with Instructor Steve Krog
EAA’s The Green Dot crew sat down with Cub Air Flight founder Steve Krog to take questions from listeners and give tips for out-of-practice pilots to return to the left seat. Read more