Tag Archives: The Left Seat

Pilot Decision-Making

Posted on November 24, 2020 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington Copyright 2020. All rights reserved! Published in Midwest Flyer Magazine (online) – December 2020/January 2021 Pilot decision-making is the process of deciding what to do when flying an aircraft. Consider this: 75% of aircraft accidents are caused … Continue reading →

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Landings Can Be Dangerous, But They Do Not Have To Be

Posted on July 19, 2020 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – August/September 2020 issue As I write this column, it is days after the disastrous ending of Pakistan International Airlines Flight #8303. At 2:40 pm on May 22, 2020, an Airbus A320 … Continue reading →

Posted in August/September 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, The Left Seat | Tagged aircraft, airplane, Bob Worthington, flight instructor, Midwest Flyer, pilot, safety pilot, The Left Seat | Leave a comment

How To Respond To An FAA/NTSB Investigation

Posted on May 28, 2020 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue Piloting an aircraft is fraught with rules and regulations, which can result in the pilot being the subject of an investigation. In 40 years of flying, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, June/July 2020, The Left Seat | Tagged ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, aircraft, AOPA’s “Legal Services Plan.”, aviation, Bob Worthington, Combat Advisor in Vietnam, Midwest Flyer, NTSB, Pilots, The Left Seat | Leave a comment

Wairbirds I Have Flown (In)

Posted on March 21, 2020 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue Last fall, I wrote an article on “warbirds” for a national aviation organization. One question arose: Have I ever flown in a warbird? My response was yes! But … Continue reading →

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Now Is The Time To Plan Summer Flying Trips & A Mountain Destination May Not Be Out of The Question

Posted on January 19, 2020 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue This time of the year, my wife and I – relaxing in front of our cozy fireplace, a U.S. map on our coffee table – would plan fun … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Feb/March 2020, The Left Seat | Tagged AOPA, Bob Worthington, Columns, FAA, Feb/March 2020, Flying Mountain Destination, high-altitude airports, learning mountain flying, Midwest Flyer, Summer Flying Trips, The Left Seat | Leave a comment

Introducing Dr. Bob Worthington – PILOT, WRITER, SOLDIER

Posted on December 5, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue Bob Worthington of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has joined the editorial team at Midwest Flyer Magazine to share not only his experience as a pilot and aircraft owner, but also as … Continue reading →

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