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...
by Janice Novare | Jan 7, 2026 | Flight Safety
KCAK is a controlled field, which means clear communication with ATC isn’t optional—it’s essential. But good communication isn’t about fancy phraseology; it’s about clarity.Picture a Cirrus SR22 on approach to Runway 5. The pilot responds to a clearance with a rushed,...
by Janice Novare | Dec 31, 2025 | Flight Safety
At Akron–Canton (KCAK), traffic can range from Cirrus trainers to Boeing 737s on final. Staying situationally aware means keeping the “big picture” in mind.One Cirrus pilot once reported nearly entering the wrong runway at KCAK during a busy evening. Why? He focused...