by Janice Novare | Feb 10, 2026 | Flight Safety
Night flying out of Akron–Canton (KCAK) is beautiful—the city lights, smooth air, and less traffic. But it comes with unique risks.A Cirrus SR22 departing KCAK at night might feel comfortable until the pilot realizes the departure end is surrounded by darkness with...
by Janice Novare | Feb 3, 2026 | Flight Safety
Every Cirrus pilot knows the engine-out checklist, but knowing isn’t enough—practicing is key.Imagine climbing out of KCAK in a Cirrus SR20 when the engine sputters and quits at 2,000 feet. This is no time to think it through for the first time.Engine-out basics:Pitch...
by Janice Novare | Jan 28, 2026 | Flight Safety
Spatial disorientation is sneaky, dangerous, and a known killer. It happens when your body disagrees with your instruments.Imagine departing KCAK at night in a Cirrus SR22, climbing into a low overcast. With no horizon, your inner ear says you’re turning—but your...
by Janice Novare | Jan 21, 2026 | Flight Safety
Flying a Cirrus out of Akron–Canton (KCAK) often means managing everything yourself—radios, navigation, checklists, and passengers. That’s where single-pilot resource management (SRM) comes in.SRM is about using every tool and resource to make safe decisions. For...
by Janice Novare | Jan 14, 2026 | Flight Safety
Even with ADS-B, the responsibility to “see and avoid” lies with the pilot. At Akron–Canton, where VFR traffic mixes with IFR arrivals, vigilance is key.Imagine climbing out in a Cirrus SR20 on a clear day from Runway 23. Your ADS-B shows traffic, but you spot a...