Stick and Rudder

Robert N. Rossier’s “Stick and Rudder” column featured in EAA Sport Aviation, sharing tips and expert advice on pilot safety and proficiency.
  • The Bigger Picture

    The Bigger Picture

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the importance of examining the airplane as a whole during the preflight. Read more

  • Into Thin Air

    Into Thin Air

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses high-altitude flying and how to combat the dangers it can pose. Read more

  • A Simple Flight

    A Simple Flight

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the amount of planning needed for what might be considered a simple flight. Read more

  • A ‘Fowl’ Weather Day

    A ‘Fowl’ Weather Day

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the dangers of bird strikes and how to avoid them. Read more

  • Bumps in the Blue

    Bumps in the Blue

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses tips for avoiding turbulence. Read more

  • Avoiding the Unseen

    Avoiding the Unseen

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses balloons, drones, and other aerial phenomena to avoid while flying. Read more

  • The Splendor of the Night

    The Splendor of the Night

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the “black holes” associated with night flying. Read more

  • Unintentional Gliding

    Unintentional Gliding

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses tips for avoiding fuel exhaustion. Read more

  • Sudden Impact

    Sudden Impact

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses the factors that can lead to controlled flight into terrain. Read more

  • Losing Control

    Losing Control

    In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Robert N. Rossier discusses some of the common reasons pilots lose control of their aircraft and strategies for avoiding those incidents. Read more