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FAA Grounds Citation 525s With Tamarack Winglets
News AD allows a ferry permit with flight restrictions. The FAA issued an AD against Citation CJ...
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Lessons from a Ground School Instructor
Pilot Proficiency Staying connected to former colleagues in the classroom A former professional...
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TBM 940 Certified in Europe
News First deliveries of the autothrottle-equipped model are expected early next month. The...
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NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Alaska Midair Collision
News Neither chartered aircraft was required to carry a data recorder. The NTSB’s...
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Charging Stations Support Electric Fleet at Compton Airport
Aircraft Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum installs charging stations at Compton for its...
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D-Day Squadron Marks Milestone Atlantic Crossing
News A group of historic Douglas C-47s make a successful Atlantic crossing for the Normandy...
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Pegasus Universal Unveils VTOL BizJet
Aircraft Company plans to take a mockup on tour in 2020 Pegasus Universal gave the public at EBACE...
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ATP Certification Training Program
Training Here’s what it takes to complete the training course that is now a prerequisite for...
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First Flight of Lilium Prototype Shows the Promise of Electric Air-Taxi Concept
Aircraft The German startup has flown a full size and weight version of its proposed eVTOL...
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FAA Issues Stricter Rules for Hobbyist Drone Pilots
News Under the new guidelines, recreational drone pilots must pass a knowledge exam and gain FAA...
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Embraer’s Praetor Receives Both FAA and EASA Type Certificates
News Brazil certified the Praetor in April. Embraer announced at EBACE yesterday that the...
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GAMA Numbers Confirm Significant Growth for Aircraft Deliveries
News Rotorcraft deliveries declined in early 2019. GAMA released hard data last week showing that...
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Boeing’s Purchase of ForeFlight Seen as a Good Fit with Jeppesen
Avionics The big question is will ForeFlight continue to sustain the same level of innovativeness...
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Aviation Lore and Date Nails
Pilot Proficiency Why pilots love to reminisce about the past. When it comes to aviation lore, the...
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Senate Grills FAA Nominee on Boeing 737 Max Issues
News Former Delta executive Steve Dickson’s path to confirmation as the next FAA...
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FlightSafety Names Davenport Sole CEO
News Change in management structure maintains two president positions. Longtime FlightSafety...
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RAA Scholarship Deadline Approaching
News Significant cash awards are available to the winners. The RAA has opened the application...
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Restoring a North American F-86F Has Been a 10-Year Project
Aircraft Work continues on the world’s only “new” Sabre. Titusville...
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Flight Training for the Airlines
Training The pilot shortage is causing the airlines to get creative about how they teach a new...
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XTI TriFan 600 Scale Prototype Completes First Flights
News A 65 percent-scale version of the VTOL aircraft hovered about a foot off the ground in first...
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Five People Killed after Sightseeing Floatplanes Collide in Alaska
News The two tour planes carried 16 people near Ketchikan. Royal Princess cruise line confirmed...
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Grand Jury Looking Into Boeing’s 737 MAX
News Federal officials are looking at almost anything related to the aircraft. The U. S. Justice...
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Western Michigan University to Expand College of Aviation Campus
News College enrollees number nearly 1,000. WMU’s College of Aviation says it’s...
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Kevin Ardaugh – EMB 175 First Officer for Envoy
Training The life of a pilot on reserve. temp summary…
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ASX Launches Seed Funding Effort to Build Urban eVTOL
News Effort represents another alternative for better urban transportation. Detroit-based ASX has...
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Dornier Introduces Orca Amphibian
News The highly customizable twin turboprop is being positioned as a cost-effective alternative to...
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Rebranded Bye Aerospace eFlyer Notches Another Big Order
News Norwegian flight school’s order brings total commitments to almost 300 airplanes. Bye...
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Aircraft Refurbishment Specialists
Aircraft A look at the cottage industry of master craftsworkers who keep the GA fleet humming. A...
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Ageless Aviation Fleet of Stearmans Expands to Honor More Midwestern Military Veterans
News Wisconsin resident started the effort to raise the necessary funding Ageless aviation is...
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SkyDisplay Head-Up Display Nears Certification Finish Line
Avionics Lower-cost HUD brings added capability to piston airplanes and turboprop....
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Learning to Fly
Training A practical guide to earning your pilot’s license. A look at how earning a...
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Startup Develops Safer, Longer Lasting Batteries
News New battery technology is being tested in light UAS. Graduate students from Stanford started...
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Catalina Airport Reopens After Reconstruction
News Marines and Seebees complete their work to restore deteriorating runway. The reconstruction...
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Sukhoi 100 Jet Destroyed in Moscow Landing Accident
News Flight attendants credited with helping dozens escape after the crash. Flight attendants are...
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Van Nuys Airport Holds Another Successful Aviation Career Day
News 1,200 students heard from dozens of exhibitors. Van Nuys Airport last week held its 14th...
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SAFE Session Addresses Initial CFI Applicant Weaknesses
Pilot Proficiency Better instructors will create better pilots. Three Society of Flight Educator...
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Garmin Brings the G1000 NXi to the King Air Series
Avionics New STC upgrade adds many new features to the King Air cockpit. Garmin just announced an...
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Sling Pilot Academy Offers Low-Cost Professional Pilot Program
Training New training program promises a path to the airlines in just over two years. The Sling...
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Blackhawk Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Major Expansion
News Waco, Texas-based turbine modifications company doubles production facility and restructures....
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Pilatus Delivers PC-24 to U-Haul
News The 27th Super Versatile Jet joins other Pilatus airplanes in corporate fleet. Pilatus...
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Pitts Pilot Lands Propless Plane at Congested Airport
News Spencer Suderman averts disaster despite abrupt engine failure. Spencer Suderman managed to...
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NBAA Encourages Members to Participate in Safety Data Sharing
News Evolving system uses data to identify risks and evaluate solutions. More operational data...
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MGF Introduces iPad Cooling Case
Gear Prevent unexpected shutdowns by keeping your iPad cool. MGF has developed an iPad case that...
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Dassault’s Falcon 8X Sets New Speed Record
News Departure from SMO’s 3,500-foot runway proves no obstacle. Dassault’s Falcon 8X...
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The New Airplanes Report
Aircraft 10 models that are about to hit the market. These 10 new general aviation airplanes are...
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Airplane Buying Tips
Aircraft How a former airline pilot bought airplanes. Flying columnist and former airline pilot...
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Mixing Old and Young Pilots Is Causing Issues on the Flight Deck
Pilot Proficiency How the complexion of the airline pilot world is evolving. As airline pilots...
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Remembering Remote Air Medical’s Stan Brock
Pilot Proficiency We won’t see his likes again. Stan Brock, the founder of Remote Air...
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Why Before-Takeoff Control Checks Are Important
Pilot Proficiency Analyzing two crashes that involved reversed aileron controls. Two crashes...
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Why You Might Want to Buy a Used Homebuilt
Aircraft The pros and cons of buying a kit-built airplane. Not many airplane buyers shop for...
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Pilot Lands Without Clearance From A Temporary Control Tower
Did you know non-towered airports can be temporarily towered? Here’s how.
Read More Mach Tuck, Explained In 8 Steps
Here’s what happens to aircraft with elevators as they start going supersonic…
Read More Quiz: Are These VFR Scenarios Right, or Wrong?
Are these 6 scenarios right, or wrong?
Read More What Can You Do If You Lose Elevator Control?
The loss of a primary flight control is something no pilot wants to experience. But if you do lose...
Read More 9 Times You Should Go-Around
You should go-around if one of these happens to you before landing.
Read More Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Common IFR Phrases?
If you fly IFR, you’ll probably get one of these phrases on your next flight…
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 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: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Class G Airspace
These are some of the toughest airspace questions to remember…
Read More How You Can Prevent An Elevator Trim Stall
There’s nothing wrong with going around when a landing just isn’t working out. Just...
Read More Every Pilot Should Know These 5 Aerodynamic Facts About Flaps
If you’re a pilot, you should know these by heart.
Read More Obstacle Departure Procedures: Boldmethod Live
How do you fly an obstacle departure procedure? And when should you use one?
Read More Mental Math For Pilots: Boldmethod Live
Mental math is actually pretty easy, believe it or not.
Read More The Hardest VFR Quiz You’ll Take This Week
Let’s get started…
Read More Crosswind Landings: Boldmethod Live
How do you land in a crosswind?
Read More How A Turboprop Engine Works
Turboprop engines combine the reliability of jets, with the efficiency of propeller driven...
Read More 6 Things Every Pilot Should Know About Fuel Planning
Fuel planning is one of your most important jobs. Here are some tips you should never...
Read More Why Every Pilot Should Practice Power-Off 180 Landings
It’s unlikely you’ll ever have an engine failure abeam the aim point markers on...
Read More 7 Reasons Compressor Stalls Cause Jet Engine Failures
Compressor stalls are a leading cause for emergency shutdowns on gas turbine engines. Here’s...
Read More Quiz: Are You Ready To Be A Private Pilot?
If you can answer these 6 questions, you’re well on your way to becoming a private pilot....
Read More 7 Differences: Private Jet vs. Airline Flying For Pilots
There are plenty of differences between flying as a corporate pilot and as an airline pilot. Here...
Read More Do You Know These 7 Common Airport Lights And Markings?
How much do you know airport markings?
Read More How Adverse Yaw Affects Your Plane
Have you ever wondered why your airplane initially yaws to the left when you’re trying to...
Read More 8 Signs Of Turbulence Ahead
If you see these, you’ve got a rough ride ahead.
Read More Quiz: See How Much You Know About STARs With These 6 Questions
Ever plan to fly into a busy Class Bravo? Well, you should probably get used to these…
Read More Jet Crew Cancels IFR And Lands At The Wrong Airport
What leads an ATP-rated crew of a corporate jet to land at the wrong airport, over 30 miles away?...
Read More 8 Currency Requirements You Need To Check Before Your Next Flight
You know there are a lot of things to keep track of. Here’s what you should check.
Read More Boldmethod Live: Holding Pattern Wind Correction
How do correct for wind in a holding pattern?
Read More Boldmethod Live: Jet Cruise Performance
Why are jets so much more efficient at altitude than props?
Read More How To Pick The Best VFR Cross-Country Checkpoints
Have you ever picked a VFR checkpoint that you couldn’t spot from the air? We’ve all...
Read More 6 Ways Technology Is Making IFR Flying Safer For GA Pilots
Flying IFR can be demanding. Fortunately, technology is giving GA pilots as much information as...
Read More Boldmethod Live: How Pressure And Density Altitude Affect Your Plane
How do pressure and density altitude affect your plane?
Read More Piper Nearly Collides With Parachutist In Class B Airspace
While millions of skydivers take to the skies over the USA each year, only a handful of midair...
Read More 4 Things You Should Know About Runway Illusions, And How To Solve Them
Have you ever flown into an exceptionally wide/narrow runway or one that has a noticeable slope?...
Read More Quiz: 7 Questions To See If You Can Fly This ILS Approach
Think you can fly this ILS?
Read More Floating Down The Runway? Here’s How To Fix It.
It’s frustrating to watch stripe after stripe pass underneath your nose, well past where you...
Read More 7 Times ATC Is Required To Ask You For A Pilot Report
Did you know that ATC is required to request a pilot report when the following conditions are...
Read More How To Fly a Charted Visual Approach
What’s a charted visual approach? It’s one of the most challenging and fun things...
Read More 8 Ways To Make Your Flight Lesson More Efficient
A big part of flying is being efficient. Here are 8 things to consider on your next...
Read More 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About V-Speeds
Bonus points if you get the last question right!
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