So You Want to Fly
Good at Slowing Down
“If its nose dropped, the pilot’s instinctive reaction to pull back on the stick could only...
Read More Organization Cancels AERO Friedrichshafen 2021 for July
The 2019 event featured a small outdoor static display to complement the large exhibit halls full...
Read More US Air Force Announces New Mission Statement
The new mission statement will focus the 689,000 men and women on the service’s core goals....
Read More Aerox Expands on Personal Oxygen Line for Pilots
The small, portable cannister allows pilots to carry their own supply on board, whether renting an...
Read More Garmin’s Updated TXi eLearning Course Assists Pilots With New Features
Classes are in session anytime a pilot has an active internet connection. (Garmin Aviation/)Garmin...
Read More Williams Completes Flight Test Burning 100 Percent Sustainable Fuel
The Williams International FJ44-4A on the company’s testbed aircraft successfully completed flight...
Read More Gulfstream Adds Another G700 to Its Test Program
The Gulfstream G700 has been tested up to 54,000 feet and speeds of Mach 0.99. (Gulfstream...
Read More King Schools, NAFI Announce Scholarship Winner, New Program Focus
John and Martha King, co-chairmen of King Schools, pose with King Schools CEO Barry Knuttila,...
Read More NASA’s Ingenuity Completes First Flight on Mars
NASA’s Ingenuity has a camera on board that captured the craft’s shadow as it lifted...
Read More Textron Aviation Presents 75th Bonanza, Virtual Exhibit at Sun ‘n Fun
The exterior of the new G36 Bonanza uses a color scheme that echoes Olive Ann Beech’s aesthetic....
Read More ForeFlight Gives Pilots a Look Under the Hood
ForeFlight’s traffic alerting system is trying to become more like the original TCAS system....
Read More Hartzell Engine Technologies Expands Tulsa Facility, Ships 2000th Starter Adapter
HET received PMA for the popular Sky-Tec starter adapter for Continental piston engines just nine...
Read More Piper Debuts New Piper 100i at Sun ‘n Fun
Serial number 17 of the new Piper 100i anchors the Piper Aircraft display at Sun ‘n Fun...
Read More Doctor Says He Has a Cure for VFR Into IMC Flight
Icons show the expected flight category, magenta, LIFR; red, IFR; blue MVFR; and green VFR....
Read More Sun ‘n Fun Opens Week of Heroes, Homebuilders & Historic Aircraft
With procedures in place to address ongoing pandemic concerns, the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo has...
Read More Boeing’s 777 Back in the News Over Maintenance Issue
One Boeing 777 inspected by the agency contained nearly two dozen faulty rivets. (Boeing/)The FAA...
Read More Alaskan Bearhawk Demonstrates ‘Trifecta’ of Seasonal Versatility
For the third year in a row, Bearhawk pilot Jonathan Battson won a STOL competition in New Zealand...
Read More USAF Youth Programs Applications Close Soon for Virtual Aviation Camp
Though this year’s camp is virtual, the US Air Force will provide young people with dozens of...
Read More Approachable Aircraft: Stinson 108
Stinson 108: The Flying Station Wagon (Jason McDowell/)On the spectrum of popularity, various...
Read More Cessna Citation CJ3 Series Now Tops 600 Deliveries
The single-pilot certified Cessna Citation CJ3+ can carry up to nine passengers for 2,000 nm....
Read More Hartzell Earns STC for Three-Blade Bonanza Propeller
Beechcraft has produced more than 17,000 variants of the Bonanza. (Hartzell Propeller/)Hartzell...
Read More A Milestone Passes for Wipaire’s Popular 2100A Floats
The Aviat Husky makes a fitting platform for the Wipaire 2100A float mod. (Wipaire/)A Husky on...
Read More Embraer Makes Successful Aerial Refueling with KC-390 Millenium
The four KC-390 Millennium turbine-powered twin freighters have logged more than 2,500 hours since...
Read More Louisville ILS or LOC Runway 17L
Louisville ILS or LOC Runway 17L (Courtesy Jeppesen/)If you enjoy watching airplanes, especially...
Read More The B-29 “Doc,” David, Herb and the Cops
Martha takes up the bombardier’s seat in the B-29 “Doc” for an amazing flight....
Read More Max Trescott Releases Primer on G3000 & G5000 Avionics
The guide walks through the Garmin G3000 and G5000 flight decks found in roughly 23 models of...
Read More Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Honors the Passing of Robert Ashby
Bob Ashby was the first black pilot to retire from a commercial airline. (Organization of Black...
Read More ZeroAvia Secures Funding for Commercial Aircraft Engine Development
With new funding, ZeroAvia is accelerating development of larger zero-emission hydrogen-electric...
Read More Ingenuity Prepares for First Flight on Mars
On April 1, 2021, Ingenuity deployed all four of its legs prior to dropping from its compartment...
Read More Gulfstream Says the G280 Is Alive and Well
Gulfstream currently has 212 of the super-midsize G280s in service. (Gulfstream Aerospace/)At a...
Read More We Fly: Flight Design F2
The clean-sheet design that comprises the F2 comes from the rebirth of the company that created...
Read More Michael Brown Wins the Richard Collins Writing Award
Michael Brown, now a private pilot, also holds instrument and seaplane ratings....
Read More Aspen Avionics Evolution E1000 Chosen for PAL-V Liberty
The Aspen Avionics E1000 Evolution will take the primary position in the instrument panel of the...
Read More Cape Air Builds Towards 100 Tecnam P2012 Aircraft
Cape Air’s route structure is well-suited to the Tecnam twins. (Courtesy Cape Air/)Cape Air...
Read More Kerrville Airport Sees New Growth with Business Aerospace Cluster
Gulf Avionics customers in Texas’ Hill Country will only have to travel to Kerrville Airport now...
Read More FAA Publishes Preflight Briefing Guide for Pilots
Safe flights always begin with an in-depth preflight briefing. (ATP Flight School/)The FAA...
Read More Bittersweet Goodbye for an Airline Couple
The Fahans following the last-minute water salute they received after landing at JFK. (Courtesy...
Read More Canadian ATC Union Warns of Safety Risks from Tower Closures
Inside the tower at Montreal’s Pierre Trudeau International Airport. (CATCA/Isabelle Pouliot/)The...
Read More Daher’s TBM and Kodiak Deliveries Carry It Through 2020
Daher pins its 2020 successes in part on the strengthened service network in place now for both...
Read More AOPA Consolidates Efforts to Increase GA Parking Transparency
Parking areas at many airports are ample for transients, but where should a pilot park when...
Read More Textron Aviation Launches Special Olympics Airlift
More than 4,000 athletes and coaches are expected to participate in the 2022 games. (Textron...
Read More Piper Aircraft CEO Caldecott to Retire in April
The latest update to the M600—the Halo SLS—features Garmin’s innovative autoland capability, for...
Read More National Aviation Hall of Fame Volunteer Alice Griffin Turns 100
Alice Griffin has devoted many hours of her life supporting the NAHF mission. (NAHF/)Each...
Read More Tall Tales for Airplane Tails
Peter Garrison’s <i>Melmoth</i> unexpectedly influenced the Lance’s T-tail stabilator....
Read More Garmin’s G5000 Flight Deck Adds New Capabilities for Some Citations
G5000-equipped Citation Excel and XLS aircraft will now be able operate in the North Atlantic...
Read More VFR Into IMC Accident Prevention
While VFR flight into IMC isn’t responsible for as many accidents as loss of control, VFR-into-IMC...
Read More FAA Updates Bank of Sample Knowledge Test Questions
The sample exam questions released by the FAA are only representative of those you might find on...
Read More Aviation Coalition Opposed to NYC Helicopter Rule Changes
Many Part 135 charter helicopters operating in NYC would be subject to the proposed new bill....
Read More Textron Aviation Wins FAA Certification on King Air 260
The King Air 260 follows onto the legacy of the 200-series King Airs with the Collins Pro Line...
Read More
[videogallery id=”boldmethod”]
Would You Go? Scattered Storms Are Building On Either Side Of Your Route
Take a look at this scenario, and tell us your go/no-go...
Read More Do You Know These 8 ATC Phrases For Climbs and Descents?
There’s a big difference between ATC issuing you an “immediate” vs. “best...
Read More Quiz: How Much Do You Know About These 6 IFR NAVAIDs?
Do you know your NAVAIDs?
Read More How To Recover From A Bounced Landing
At some point, everyone bounces a landing (yes, even you!). Here’s how to recover, and what...
Read More 7 Elements Of A Good Preflight Briefing
Here are some of the most important things you should cover before you set foot in your...
Read More Can You Answer These 6 V-Speed Questions?
How well do you know your V-Speeds?
Read More The Difference Between MDA and DA
You’ve probably heard of Minimum Descent Altitude (MDA) and Decision Altitude (DA), but what...
Read More 9 Uncommon Weather Codes That Could Affect You On Your Next Flight
Here are 9 codes that may leave even the most seasoned aviator...
Read More Why You Experience Turbulence When Flying Through A Cloud
You’re flying toward a puffy cumulus cloud and out of habit, your natural instinct is to...
Read More 4 Common Aerodynamic Misconceptions
Here are 4 common misconceptions, and what really happens in each...
Read More Runway Light Colors And Light Spacing, Explained.
Just like runway markings, runway lighting is spaced at defined intervals. Here’s how...
Read More 9 Approach To Landing Problems, And How To Recover From Each One
We’ve all experienced these landing problems. Here’s how to safely recover from...
Read More Do You Know These 6 Common Airport Signs And Markings?
How much do you know about the signs and markings at your...
Read More If You're Low On Final Approach, How Should You Correct?
You roll out on final, and you see 4 red lights on the...
Read More Does A 'Climb And Maintain' Clearance Delete Your Crossing Restrictions On A SID?
You’re departing from Houston on the RITAA Six Departure, which has five altitude crossing...
Read More The 3 Tallest Obstacles In The USA
If you fly VFR, there are some seriously tall obstacles out there you should be aware of. Some...
Read More Incorrect Traffic Pattern Entry Leads To Mid-Air Conflict
Traffic patterns are designed with specific procedures for a reason. Here’s what can happen...
Read More 7 Of The Most Confusing FAA Regulations, Explained
The FARs get a little confusing at times, but here are 7 regs that you won’t wonder about...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See If You're Ready To Be A Private Pilot
Are you ready to be a private pilot? Let’s find...
Read More What Happens If You Go Around After The Missed Approach Point On An Instrument Approach?
You’ve been cleared for the ILS and break out of the clouds around 500 feet. As you begin...
Read More 7 Of The Strangest Instrument Approaches in the United States
Instrument flying is mostly predictable and routine, but these 7 instrument approaches will keep...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Jet Engines
Do you know your N1 from your TIT?
Read More Should You Trim During Landing?
Is it a good idea to use trim to help with back pressure during...
Read More 6 Ways To Interpret The Clouds On Your Next Flight
By learning to read the clouds around you, you can gather critical information about current and...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About ILS Approaches
Think you can fly this ILS?
Read More When Is A SPECI Issued For Rapidly Changing Weather?
Did you know a SPECI weather report can be issued for rapidly improving OR deteriorating...
Read More 7 'Wake-Up Calls' Most New, Confident Pilots Experience
New pilot certificate in hand, pilots are likely to experience one of these “wake-up...
Read More Runway Stripes And Markings, Explained.
How can runway markings help your everyday flying? Here are some great facts to know about the...
Read More Avoid These 5 Mistakes When You Start Your Engine
How you start your engine can determines how much wear, tear, and maintenance cost you’ll...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See If You Can Pass A Multi-Engine Checkride
It’s the next big step in your aviation...
Read More Practice Instrument Approach Leads To A Near Mid-Air Collision With VFR Traffic
You’re a flight instructor or safety pilot scanning for traffic while your friend flies an...
Read More 5 Weather Questions You Need To Know For Your Checkride
Weather is the #1 reason pilots fail their checkride. Here are 5 questions you need to be ready...
Read More Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Common Approach Chart Symbols?
Ready? Let’s get started…
Read More High On Final? Here's How To Use A Forward Slip To Correct
High on final? Need to clear an obstacle or lose altitude quickly? Here’s how to use a...
Read More 6 Tips For Flying A Great Visual Approach
Hearing the words “cleared for the visual” is something pilots love to hear. But while...
Read More Quiz: Do You Know These 7 Aircraft Marshaller Signals?
Do you have what it takes to be an aircraft...
Read More How To Go Missed From A Circling Approach
Landing from a circling approach can be challenging for a few reasons. The ceilings might be low...
Read More 4 Ways To Get Better At Stall Recoveries
If you want to perfect your stall recoveries, try these 4...
Read More Quiz: So, You Think You Know Your V-Speeds?
There’s a lot of them. Let’s see if you can get...
Read More
650 Live at Sun n Fun 2021
This special episode was recorded live on the deck of Sun ‘n Fun Radio on April 14, 2021. It’s the...
Read More 649 Detect and Avoid
The CEO of Iris Automation explains detect and avoid capability for unmanned aircraft. This...
Read More
647 Glass Cockpit
We explore the glass cockpit and the new book on the Garmin G3000 and G5000. In the news, the...
Read More646 Pilot Shop
Our guest is Sporty’s Pilot Shop vice president John Zimmerman. In the news, startup airlines are launching during the pandemic, data on General Aviation shipments, and F-35 software upgrade issues. Also, the recent Blue Bonnet...
Read More