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.
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The Personal Preflight — Assessing Your Readiness
Like a set of steel brake rotors, it doesn’t take very long for a coating of rust to form if our skills haven’t been exercised recently. Read more
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The Magic of the Night — Illusion and Confusion
A blanket of darkness can make even familiar terrain completely alien and play tricks on our visual senses. Read more
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A Nefarious Foe: The Seasons of Fog
Driven by air and water temperatures, humidity levels, and winds, dreary conditions of dense gray that bring flying to a halt can be tenacious. Read more
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Where Did He Come From?
If you’ve been flying very long, chances are you’ve had one of those close encounter situations arise where another aircraft materialized seemingly out of the blue, leaving you to wonder, where did that guy come from? Read more



