So You Want to Fly
Rising from Viral Ashes
A delay of game at KMRN turns into a P-51 Mustang airshow for patient pilots. (Dick Karl/)Call it...
Read More Texas Aircraft Offers New Pricing on the Colt
The Garmin G3X Touch forms the heart of the modern instrument panel on the Colt. (Texas Aircraft...
Read More NBAA, AOPA Member Pilots Weigh in on Changes to Pilot Records Database
A survey found that only 20 percent of NBAA/AOPA pilots with ATP ratings feel that proposed FAA’s...
Read More Gulfstream Leadership Looks Forward to 2021
The fifth G700 flight-test aircraft flew in late October, reaching its maximum operating speed of...
Read More TSO App for Drone Transponder Filed by uAvionix
The uAvionix ping200X will operate at altitudes up to 35,000 feet. (uAvionix/)A technical standard...
Read More GAMA Reports Third Quarter Aircraft Shipments and Billings Mixed
Pete Bunce has been GAMA’s president and CEO since April 2005. (GAMA/)The General Aviation...
Read More Race Fans Called Upon to Help Save Reno’s Air Races
After 56 years, the air races at the Reno/Stead Airport are threatened as COVID-19 killed 2020...
Read More The Riddle of Takeoff Distance
For the historic flight, takeoff distance was merely an educated guess. (American Stock...
Read More Not Your Father’s Simulator
Jetline Systems has partnered with Virtual Fly to develop and distribute high-end sims. (Virtual...
Read More Collins Aerospace and Boom Partner on Nacelle Technology
The Boom Overture proposes to be the fastest commercial aircraft when it comes to fruition. (Boom...
Read More Archie League’s ATC Safety Medal Awarded to Two Indianapolis Controllers
ZID controllers Brittany Jones and Bob Obma were winners of the Archie League award. (Courtesy...
Read More FAA Administrator Gives the OK to Begin Flying Boeing’s 737 Max
Boeing operators will need to comply with new maintenance and pilot training procedures in order...
Read More California Company Chooses King Air 360 As First Aircraft
Representatives from the Stamoules Produce Company take delivery of their first corporate...
Read More We Fly: RV-14A Full Performance
The RV-14A can just about keep up with its larger sibling, the RV-10, despite the differences in...
Read More “Future Aviation/Aerospace Workforce News” Available Online
Many young people still view aviation as just an old, industrial industry. (Campaign...
Read More The Finer Points Debuts New Flight Training App
The Ground School course offers Knowledge and Skill sessions to cover each topic in private pilot...
Read More USAF JROTC Flight Academy Cadets Soar Again in 2021
Cadet James Huang of Suwanee, Georgia, in the cockpit of a trainer aircraft at Auburn University....
Read More Maniacal Mnemonics
As the saying goes, checklists are just that—“check” lists, not “to-do” lists. (Beppe...
Read More Seven Habits for IFR Approaches
Know the approach lighting system for your runway so you know what to look for....
Read More BendixKing Expands AeroCruze Autopilot Compatibility
The AeroCruze 230 can now replace the KFC 200 found in several Beech, Piper, Mooney, and twin...
Read More GAO Questions the FAA Office of Aviation Safety’s Workforce Oversight
The GAO says the FAA’s assessment of its Office of Aviation Safety employees should change. (Avel...
Read More Piper Aircraft Teams Up With UND Aerospace
Piper UND ambassadors Jordon Gyapong, Carly Shukiar, Hunter Roehrig, and Michael Trost prepare for...
Read More Avidyne App Now Supports Multitasking
Pilots can now view the IFD900 in split-screen mode with ForeFlight and other apps....
Read More CAE Releases 2020-2029 Pilot Demand Outlook
A new CAE report calls for a global demand of 27,000 pilots in the near term, because of COVID-19...
Read More FAA Regulation or Industry Inspiration?
By focusing on strategic partnerships rather than strictly on regulatory interventions, the FAA...
Read More Appareo’s Stratus Insight App Adds New ‘Relevant Traffic’ Feature
A screenshot of the Stratus Insight shows the Relevant Traffic feature. (Appareo/)With Appareo’s...
Read More Current Study on Pireps Needs Pilot Input
Project 33 looks at the future use of augmented reality to help pilots visualize clouds and...
Read More Bye Aerospace Signs Investment Agreement With South Korean Company
Aerospace9 order includes 150 eFlyer 2 aircraft. (Bye Aerospace/)Englewood, Colorado-based Bye...
Read More A Very Pilot Wedding in Charlevoix
David Berman flies his parents in for the occasion in his Cessna 340A. (Marina Pia Goldi/)On...
Read More How’s Your IFR Going?
Once you’ve dusted off your procedures, it’s time to head out and practice in the airplane....
Read More Sporty’s Reinvents Its Learn-to-Fly Apps For 2021
The app scales neatly to fit any device upon which it’s viewed, from television to laptop to...
Read More CAF’s Douglas A-26 Invader Returns to Flight
“Lil Twister” taxis in from its first flights at Guthrie, Oklahoma. (Sierra Hotel A-26...
Read More World Airlines Suffer $110 Billion in Losses to Date This Year
Delta Air Lines showed a third quarter net loss of $5.4 billion versus a $1.5 billion profit...
Read More KLM Cityhopper Uses Virtual Flight Deck for Pilot Training
Pilots don’t need to be in the classroom or simulator to use VR training. (KLM...
Read More Airport at the End of the World
Island hopping by air in New England holds its charms—if you can stay one step ahead of the...
Read More Flying an Imperfect Game
Tampa’s Skyway Bridge made an all-too-alluring target for Halladay on one flight. (iStock/Thomas...
Read More EAA’s B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” Again Making Public Tour Stops
EAA tour crew chief Ken Halliday operates the COVID ionizer sanitation device inside the B-17...
Read More Gulfstream Shows Off Interior, Sustainability, and Range Improvements
The G500 and G600 have logged several performance improvements since entering service in 2018 and...
Read More First New DA40 NG Delivered in the Caribbean Region
The DA40 NG delivered to Virgin Islands flight school UFLYVI. (Diamond Aircraft/)Premier Aircraft...
Read More Garmin Brings Out Upgrades to G500/G600 TXi Models
Garmin began shipping the first G600 TXi displays in early 2018. (Garmin Aviation/)Garmin has...
Read More We Fly: Epic E1000
With a larger engine inlet than its predecessor, the E1000’s Pratt & Whitney PT6 breathes...
Read More FlightSafety Offers King Air 360 Pilot Courses in Tampa
Level D pilot training for the King Air 360 is now available in Tampa, Florida. (FlightSafety...
Read More LightHawk Flies Through 2020, Recognizes Pilots
LightHawk missions include those that monitor waterways, such as the Delaware River, for seasonal...
Read More Tamarack Aerospace Expands With First Installation in the UK
The Atlas active winglets on the CJ2 are projected to reduce fuel usage by up to 33 percent,...
Read More Navy Orders One-day Stand-down Following Two Accidents
The pilot of an FA-18 Super Hornet ejected safely before the aircraft crashed in California....
Read More Nall Report Shows a Declining Fixed-Wing GA Accident Rate
The AOPA’s Air Safety Institute’s new Nall Report showed some good and some bad news for GA. (Bee...
Read More A Taste of Taildraggers
Learning to fly tailwheel aircraft opens you up to a world of fun airplanes. (Courtesy Ladies Love...
Read More FAA Publishes Final AD on High-Wing Cessna Inspection
Certain Cessna 172s are part of an AD requiring inspections at the strut attach fitting near the...
Read More Experts Scratching Their Heads Over New York TBM Accident
The TBM pilot reported everything was fine just moments before the accident (photo not of the...
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5 Rules-of-Thumb Every Pilot Should Know
If the wind is 30 degrees off the runway, your crosswind component is about 50% of the wind...
Read More The 4 Most Common Sources Of Wind Shear At Low Altitudes
Wind shear is one of the most significant meteorological hazards to pilots. Here’s what you...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Stalls
How much do you really know about stalls?
Read More If You Go-Around On A Visual Approach Under IFR, Do You Need To Contact ATC Immediately?
Visual approaches are usually simple. But what if you’re flying a visual approach under IFR...
Read More 9 Tips From Mechanics To Keep Your Airplane In Great Shape
Mechanical problems rarely fix themselves in aviation. We spoke with a few aviation mechanics and...
Read More Quiz: Are You Ready For An Aircraft Emergency?
When things go wrong, are you prepared?
Read More Are Stadium TFRs Still Active During COVID?
Nobody wants to mistakenly fly through a Stadium TFR. Here’s how to know if one is active...
Read More 5 Uncommon VFR Sectional Items To Watch Out For
You might be surprised by the strange and interesting things you’ll find on your sectional...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Jet Engines
You might know your reciprocating engine well, but how about jet...
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We want your feedback for our upcoming season of Boldmethod...
Read More This Incorrect Short Field Landing Technique Resulted In A Runway Overrun
Have you heard of the “chop and drop” short field landing? Here’s what you need...
Read More 7 Things Every Pilot Should Use To Their Advantage
There’s no need to make things harder on...
Read More Unreliable ILS Signal Causes A Missed Approach
Have you ever flown an ILS approach and had the localizer or glideslope jump back-and-forth...
Read More 5 Ways To Join Final On An Instrument Approach
Here are the most common ways you’ll join final on an instrument...
Read More Scan Pattern Techniques To Help You Avoid A Mid-Air Collision
When you’re scanning for other traffic, it’s easiest to spot airplanes moving quickly...
Read More 6 Common Mistakes Made During Stall Recovery
Whether you’re practicing stalls or find yourself in an unintentional one, don’t make...
Read More What's The Difference Between Approach Speed And Threshold Crossing Speed?
If you don’t fly the right speeds on final, you can miss your touchdown point by hundreds of...
Read More 7 Ways To Reduce Wear And Tear On Your Aircraft
Your aircraft with thank you!
Read More Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 Aircraft Systems Questions?
How well do you know aircraft systems?
Read More What Makes An Instrument Approach Unstable?
There’s nothing wrong with going around when you’re unstable on an approach. Forcing a...
Read More Want Some Love From ATC? Memorize These 11 Tips
If you want some love from ATC on your next flight, memorize these...
Read More 7 Runway Incursions Caught On Camera
Runway incursions are a major focus area for the FAA and NTSB. Have any of these happened to...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About VFR Sectional Charts
How many do you know?
Read More How Do Yaw Dampers Work?
Yaw dampers make flying more comfortable for passengers and easier for pilots. Here’s how...
Read More 8 Things To Consider When Transitioning To A New Plane
Transitioning to a new plane? Here are 8 things you need to consider before taking your first...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About IFR Weather
How much do you know?
Read More If Your Brakes Failed On Landing Rollout, Would You Perform A Go-Around?
As you apply brake pressure, your toes hit the floor. Your brakes have failed and you have to...
Read More 5 Fall Preflight Items To Watch Out For
Fall brings crisp, clear flying to pilots across the country. But before you go, watch out for...
Read More 7 Illusions That Can Quickly Get You In Trouble
7 quick ways to get in trouble…
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Really Know About Aerodynamics
Let’s take things up a notch!
Read More How To Calculate Your Own VDP When An Instrument Approach Doesn't Have One
This easy calculation will give you the best chance of making a safe descent to landing from...
Read More 9 Shortcuts Every Pilot Wants
Pilots love taking shortcuts. How many of these have you...
Read More Quiz: How Much Do You Know About These 6 V-Speeds?
Ready to get started?
Read More How An Abnormal Preflight Led To A Cessna 172 Taking Off With The Tow Bar Still Attached
It’s fall. And every morning, it’s getting colder and...
Read More 10 Ways To Perfect Your Landings
Do you have a perfect landing every time? Neither do...
Read More Quiz: Can You Hold Like A Pro?
Eventually, everyone gets stuck in a holding pattern. For weather. For traffic. For mass gate...
Read More What's More Dangerous: Light Or Strong Crosswinds?
When you think of landing accidents that happen in a crosswind, you usually think of windy...
Read More The 5 Types Of Altitude, Explained
It’s not just about setting the correct pressure and reading your...
Read More If The AWOS Reports IFR Conditions When It’s Clearly VFR, Can You Legally Fly?
If the weather report is incorrect, can you legally...
Read More 4 Tips To Clean Up Your Turns Around A Point
Here are 4 easy-to-use tips to improve your turns around a...
Read More How To Fly A No-Flap Landing
While not particularly dangerous or difficult in light airplanes, no-flap landings require a few...
Read More 6 Skills To Help You Fly Through Complex Airspace
Here are 6 easy-to-use tips to help you get more comfortable flying through...
Read More Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Common IFR Enroute Chart Symbols?
Ready? Let’s get started…
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628 Cranky Flier
Brett Snyder, the Cranky Flier, returns as our guest. In the news, United changes its MileagePlus...
Read More 627 Airline Pay Cuts
Airline pay cuts, prospective student pilots told to wait, proposed 737 MAX training requirements,...
Read More 626 Aviation Safety Culture
The Director of Flight Operations for Quantum Spatial talks about International Standards for...
Read More 625 Aerospace Internships
We talk with a co-founder of the Patti Grace Smith Fellowship which matches interns with aerospace...
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