Pilots should always use checklists, regardless of experience level, to ensure systematic checks and safe operation; it's not a crutch but a tool for consistent performance. Checklists should be ...

Pilots should not be complacent when running through the preflight checklist, the NTSB says. Credit: Yacobchuk/Getty Images At times, pilots have made "rote" callouts—acting out of habit rather than ...

Come along as I share my journey from helicopter pilot to working on my fixed-wing airplane add-on! In this video, I walk through my pre-flight checklist, fuel up, handle communications, and take to ...