Mastering the Glide
     Learning to fly means mastering four fundamentals: climbs,
descents, tums, and straight-and-level flight. Today, I'll discuss
one type of descent: the glide- Gliding is an underrated skill
that too few pilots understand or practice.
     Regularly practicing gliding descents teaches pilots one of an
airplane's important limits and builds confidence. Knowing how
far an airplane can glide — and how to glide properly — makes
an engine failure at altitude less concerning, provided you have
planned your route and altitude appropriately. Read More ...