by Janice Novare | Dec 3, 2025 | Flight Safety
At Akron–Canton Airport (KCAK), with long runways and active traffic, go-arounds are a normal part of safe flying. Yet many pilots treat them like a mistake. In reality, choosing to go around is a mark of professionalism.Imagine bringing your Cirrus SR20 into Runway...
by Janice Novare | Nov 26, 2025 | Flight Safety
Crosswinds are part of flying in Ohio, especially at KCAK, where Runway 1 and Runway 5 often see winds at awkward angles. For Cirrus pilots, handling them properly means confidence, not fear.Picture a gusty 12-knot crosswind on Runway 23. A Cirrus SR22 approaches too...
by Janice Novare | Nov 19, 2025 | Flight Safety
Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) remains a leading cause of fatal accidents in general aviation. The tragedy? The aircraft is under control while being flown into the ground. Imagine departing KCAK in a Cirrus SR20 on a foggy morning. The takeoff roll is smooth,...
by Janice Novare | Nov 12, 2025 | Flight Safety
It’s easy to think a quick glance at the METAR is enough, especially if you’re flying out of Akron–Canton (KCAK) on a clear morning. But weather briefings are about more than just conditions at departure and destination. Picture a Cirrus SR22 departing KCAK for a...
by Janice Novare | Nov 5, 2025 | Flight Safety
Airplanes are only as safe as the pilot flying them. At KCAK, where Cirrus training flights mix with business trips and weekend getaways, it’s easy to forget the most important pre-flight inspection: yourself. That’s where IMSAFE comes in.Imagine a pilot launching...