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Embraer 300E Gains Triple Type Certification
The new runway overrun awareness and alerting system on the 300E aims to reduce a persistent cause...
Read More Cessna’s SkyCourier Makes Initial Ground Runs
The Cessna SkyCourier is undergoing testing at Textron Aviation’s Wichita, Kansas,...
Read More Best Apps for Pilots in Training
Your screen’s full, but you have room for a training app or two. (iStock/South_agency/)A...
Read More What Your Designated Pilot Examiner Wants You to Know
Having all of the documents present and streamlined gets you off to a good start....
Read More Flexjet Crews Avoid the Airlines
Flexjet entered the fractional ownership arena in 1995. (Courtesy Flexjet/)One reason pilots have...
Read More NIFA Cancels May SAFECON Event
NIFA brings together collegiate flight teams from across the US to compete each year at SAFECON....
Read More Manufacturing Shutdowns Cascade To Affect Wichita’s OEMs
The city of Wichita, Kansas, has hosted the aviation industry for decades, through large, cyclical...
Read More ForeFlight’s Latest Update Now Includes 3D Approach Preview
The new 3D Approach Preview feature in ForeFlight’s latest update improves situational...
Read More Flight Training Industry Deciphers Shelter-in-Place Orders
Flight training, by its nature, brings people in close proximity to one another. ( David...
Read More Gear Up: A Pilot’s Best Flight
On approach to KLEB Runway 36 on an early fall CAVU day. (Clemens Robinson/)The flight is almost...
Read More Is a Sport Pilot Certificate Right for You?
We show you how to save money and time flying sport aircraft. (Flight Design/)Flying may be a...
Read More LightHawk Brings On Board New CEO
LightHawk missions include an ongoing project to survey and photograph changes in the Delaware...
Read More Training Providers Help Build Your Aviation Skills At Home
Sporty’s new Commercial Pilot Test Prep course offers maneuvers training within the program....
Read More PR Expert Offers Best Practices for Aviation Business Crisis Communications
University of Oregon Senior Public Relations instructor, Kelli Matthews is an expert in crisis...
Read More Skyryse Says Its New Technology Will Make Learning to Fly a Snap
Skyryse has already tested its new hands-free software in a Robinson helicopter....
Read More NBAA Issues Updated COVID-19 Business Aviation Operational Guidance
NBAA advises business aviation flight crews to take extra precautions during the global COVID-19...
Read More Technicalities: The Story Behind the Boeing 737 Max Grounding
Langewiesche conceded that Boeing had made mistakes but passed lightly over them, expressing...
Read More Earthquake Requires Temporary Closure of SLC Airport
The Salt Lake City Airport has been undergoing significant construction in recent months to update...
Read More Mitsubishi SpaceJet Completes Maiden Flight
The Mitsubishi SpaceJet was originally known as the MRJ. (Mitsubishi Aircraft...
Read More Chicago’s Midway Tower Goes ATC Zero
The FAA notes that the airport remains open and that operations will continue at a reduced rate....
Read More Airlines Wrestle With Fallout From COVID-19
Airlines around the world have activated mitigation strategies in a constantly changing...
Read More In Depth: Dianna Stanger
“She’s flown a total of 3,816 women at iWOAW events over seven years, and in 2018, she...
Read More What Makes a Good Pilot Headset?
We help you choose one of your most important tools. (istock/mediaphotos/)Both new and experienced...
Read More FAA Revokes Ops Certificate for Paradigm Air
Paradigm Air Operators used Boeing 737 and 757 aircraft similar to this one in those operations it...
Read More GA Copes With The Coronavirus
For several years running, Aéroport de Genève has hosted EBACE in Switzerland, but...
Read More Textron Aviation to Power Facilities With Wind Energy
A 2018 tariff has generated a surge in Kansas wind energy projects, including the Soldier Creek...
Read More How to Weather the Weather
Weathering bad weather is best done by the book. (iStock/Nayuki/)Weather is one of the biggest...
Read More VoltAero Flight Tests Hybrid-Electric Cassio
VoltAero’s testbed is powered by two piston engines and two wing-mounted electric motors...
Read More CAA Now Aviation Regulatory Agency in UK After Brexit Becomes Final
The UK registration takes on new meaning following Brexit negotiations in 2020. ( Gavin...
Read More How to Prepare for Your Private Pilot Exam
The knowledge test has changed; we show you how to study well. (iStock/)If you’ve talked...
Read More Taking Wing: Rookie of the Year
Joe before the start of day two at the Reno Air Races. (Courtesy Sam Weigel/)The six-cylinder,...
Read More House Issues Report on 737 Max Cost, Consequences, Lessons
Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft have been grounded worldwide since March 2018. (Boeing/)On March...
Read More Transport Canada, FAA Look For Input on Cessna 206 Egress
The Cessna 206’s cargo-door configuration has been a concern since the aircraft’s...
Read More Pilots Share Insight On ATP & Envoy Partnership
Through word of mouth and first-hand recommendations, ATP Flight School was the training...
Read More What if I Don’t Like My Flight Instructor?
It’s not just your problem, and it’s definitely solvable. (Phillipe de Kemmeter/)So...
Read More Unusual Attitudes: Head in the Clouds
“Things quickly went awry, but wrestling for the stick and yelling, ‘I’ve got...
Read More AERO Freidrichshafen Postponed in Wake of COVID-19 Challenges
AERO Friedrichshafen hosts general aviation exhibitors and enthusiasts from across the spectrum in...
Read More Drone Operators Urge FAA to Change Stance on Rule
Drone operators have responded in large numbers to combat what they view as a burdensome rule...
Read More USAF Hasn’t Made Much Progress in Reducing Pilot Shortage
An Air Force pilot climbs aboard a T-38 before a training flight. (USAF Tech. Sgt. Erik...
Read More Abingdon Foundation Launches Website to Promote STEAM Fields
The new website from the Abingdon Foundation will be a “virtual clearinghouse” for...
Read More Advisory Circular Provides Guidance on Expense Sharing
Pilots flying general aviation airplanes for non-commercial uses must follow strict FAA...
Read More Team teTra Wins $100,000 Disrupter Award at GoFly Final Fly-off
Members of teTra Aviation from Japan celebrate their GoFly Prize win. (Courtesy Josh Robinson...
Read More Massive Damage Left In Wake of Tennessee Tornadoes
Devastating damage at the John C. Tune Airport in Nashville. (Metro Nashville PD/)An outbreak of...
Read More US Chamber of Commerce Hosts Aviation Summit
The US Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C....
Read More Women in Aviation Opens 21st Conference
The 31st Women in Aviation International Conference opened March 5, 2020, in Orlando, Florida, at...
Read More SR-71 and U-2 Featured in Air Force Museum Events
The SR-71 Blackbird commands attention at the National Museum of the United States Air Force....
Read More Garmin’s Autoland Gets Flight Tested
“The emergency Autoland system is controlling the aircraft and will land at the safest...
Read More How to Find the Right Flight Instructor
You spend quality time with your CFI. (iStock/)Learning to fly most any aircraft requires you to...
Read More Legislation Introduced For National Aviation Center
The aviation industry continues to push for higher levels of workforce development....
Read More NBAA Announces 2020 Leadership and LEAP Scholarship Recipients
Sierra Grimes, NBAA Senior Manager, Registration and NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen presenting at...
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Why Aircraft Weight Affects Climb Performance
If you’ve ever flown an airplane at max gross weight, you’ve definitely noticed a...
Read More 6 Tools That Can Help You Avoid Turbulence
Nobody likes turbulence. Here’s how you can avoid...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Stalls
Let’s get this started…
Read More Your Guide To Flying Commercial Steep Turns
Learning to fly perfect commercial steep turns? Follow these...
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 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 Why Does Stall Speed Increase With Bank Angle?
When you bank while maintaining altitude, your stall speed increases. It’s something that...
Read More 9 Approach To Landing Problems, And How To Recover From Each One
Even for an experienced pilot, landing can be tricky.
Read More When’s The Last Time You Practiced An Emergency Checklist?
If you had a real emergency on your next flight, how well do you think you’d...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Jet Engines
Let’s get this started…
Read More How To Fly a PRM Approach
PRM approaches allow you to descend through the clouds just a few hundred feet away from other...
Read More Don’t Forget To Check These 6 Small Parts On Every Preflight
It’s easy to skip or miss these tiny parts during a preflight inspection. Here’s why...
Read More Quiz: So, You Think You Know Your V-Speeds?
There’s a lot of them. Let’s see if you can get...
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Read More Ground Effect: Why You Float During Landing
If your approach to landing is too fast, ground effect can really get the best of you, as you...
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 5 Engine Start Malfunctions You’ll Learn About Before Flying Jets
These are the most common start malfunctions you’ll experience when flying turbine powered...
Read More Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Common Approach Chart Symbols?
Ready? Let’s get started…
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 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 6 Ways To Help ATC On Your Next IFR Flight
Here’s how you can keep things running...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aircraft Systems
How much do you really know about systems?
Read More What’s The ‘Maximum Acceptable Decent Rate’ On An Instrument Approach?
Have you ever seen your descent rate exceed 1,000 feet per minute on an instrument approach?...
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 What’s Your Limit For Landing In Gusty Winds?
Just like strong crosswinds or low clouds, you should have personal limitations for gust factor...
Read More 8 Steps To Grease Your First Solo Landing
Your first solo flight? It’s an experience you’ll never...
Read More 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About IFR Regulations
Think you know all 6?
Read More How To Make Your Initial Call To ATC, According To Air Traffic Controllers
You’re about to make your initial call to ATC. What exactly should you...
Read More 7 Questions To Be Ready For In Your Airline Interview
Interviewing soon? You should be ready to answer these...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Flying VFR Cross Countries
KOKC is the home of the FAA. Will they be happy with your decision making on this...
Read More Fatigued Pilots Land On The Wrong Runway After A Visual Approach Clearance
Visual approaches can be tough in the IFR world, especially when you’re flying jets....
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 How Much You Know About Hydroplaning
Loss of braking effectiveness, loss of directional control, and long landing distances are all...
Read More Preventive Maintenance: Here’s What You Can Fix On Your Plane
As a certificated pilot, you can fix over 31 maintenance items on your airplane. Here’s what...
Read More 15 HR Questions To Expect During Your Airline Interview
Interviewers aren’t simply looking to test your aviation knowledge. They want to see how...
Read More Quiz: Could You Pass An Instrument Checkride Today?
How would you do on an instrument checkride today?
Read More Your Engine Failed After Takeoff. Should You Return To The Runway?
Pilots call it the “impossible turn” for a reason. Should you return to the airport,...
Read More 6 Chart Symbols You’ve Probably Never Seen Before
There’s a lot of data on those charts…
Read More How To Make A Perfect Short Field Takeoff
Taking off from a short runway? Does your runway have trees or buildings at the end of it? Then...
Read More 6 Ways To Avoid Irritating Other Pilots On Your Next Flight
There are lots of way to be a better pilot on your next...
Read More 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aerodynamics
Let’s get started…
Read More What Every Pilot Should Know About ‘Defensive Positioning’
During critical phases of flight, the last thing you should be doing in the cockpit is sitting...
Read More 6 Maneuvers You Should Practice On Your Next Flight
When you’re training for a new certificate or rating, you practice. A lot. But after you...
Read More Quiz: What IFR Altitude Are You Cleared To?
Do you know where you’re supposed to go?
Read More Is It Safe To Fly Visual Approaches At Night?
Visual approaches aren’t always straight forward, and flying them at night adds extra...
Read More 5 Things You Should Never Do In An Emergency
When it comes to emergency situations, there are some things you absolutely shouldn’t...
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596 In Flight USA Magazine
We explore In Flight USA Magazine which is targeted to the general and business aviation...
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595 Airport Watch
We look at Airport Watch, a group of airplane enthusiasts that have built a valuable relationship...
Read More 594 Coronavirus Impact on Airlines
The Coronavirus is heavily impacting the airlines, the entire travel industry, and global...
Read More593 Women in the Aviation Industry
We address the question, “is gender still holding women back in the aviation industry?” In the news, pilots might be required to take sim training before flying the 737 MAX, Coronavirus concerns hit air travel hard...
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592 FOD in the Fuel Tanks
This episode, we have an interview with the president of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of...
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