Rich Stowell

Rich Stowell

Rich is a recognized subject matter expert in loss of control in light airplanes. He is the 2014 National FAA Safety Team Representative of the Year and 2006 National Flight Instructor of the Year. A 20-year Master Flight Instructor (now Emeritus), Rich has logged 10,200 of flight time, with 9.100 hours of flight instruction given, 34,700 spins, and 25,700 landings.

Articles by Rich Stowell

How to Get Into the Flight Training Mindset
Pilot flying in the mountains
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How to Get Into the Flight Training Mindset

Dec 8, 2021 6 min read
From Flight Training Faux Pas to Pilot Error
Crashed plane decaying in the Blue Ridge Mountains
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From Flight Training Faux Pas to Pilot Error

Oct 21, 2021 7 min read
Why Do So Many Aviation Accidents Occur During the Maneuvering Phase?
Pilot flying during the maneuvering phase
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Why Do So Many Aviation Accidents Occur During the Maneuvering Phase?

Sep 10, 2021 8 min read