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...
by Janice Novare | Oct 29, 2025 | Flight Safety
On paper, Akron–Canton (KCAK) isn’t a “high-altitude” airport. Field elevation is 1,237 feet and Runway 5/23 stretches a generous 8,200 feet. Yet on a July afternoon with temperatures in the 90s, density altitude (DA) can climb beyond 3,000 feet. That single number...
by Diana Silveira | Oct 22, 2025 | Flight Safety
Weight and balance are not just math problems—they’re life-or-death calculations. Even at KCAK, with a field elevation of 1220 summer density altitudes and long cross-country loads can expose just how sensitive an airplane can be to small overloads. Picture this: two...
by Diana Silveira | Oct 15, 2025 | Flight Safety
Running out of fuel is one of the most preventable mistakes in general aviation. Yet it happens far too often. At KCAK, with its mix of training flights and cross-country departures, pilots sometimes cut corners when it comes to fuel planning. Take the example of a...
by Diana Silveira | Oct 8, 2025 | Flight Safety
A pre-flight inspection isn’t a formality—it’s your chance to stop problems before they ever leave the ground. On a hot, stormy Ohio day, the airplane can look fine from ten feet away yet hide issues that matter at 70 knots. A Stormy-Night Scenario After a summer...