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Author: Dean Zakos

Dean Zakos (Private Pilot ASEL, Instrument) of Madison, Wisconsin, is the author of “Laughing with the Wind, Practical Advice and Personal Stories from a General Aviation Pilot.” Mr. Zakos has also written numerous short stories and flying articles for Midwest Flyer Magazine and other aviation publications

Eyes On The Target… Defined Minimum Maneuvering Speed (DMMS)

Posted on January 1, 2025January 1, 2025 by Dean Zakos

“Keep the dirty side down. Airspeed is life. Rudder in the turn.” – Captain Blackcloud  Aviation tends toward pithy, easily remembered sayings for complex subjects. The quote above is a…

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