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Textron Aviation Announces King Air 260 Interior
The Lava Saddle interior design adds exquisite stitching in the seats and is a premium option for...
Read More Joby Aero Hits Range Target with 150-sm Flight
The milestone of more that 150 statue miles was completed in July 2021. (Joby Aero/)Flying 150 nm...
Read More FlightAware Releases Aviator, a New Subscription Offering
Aviator offers increased detail about a flight’s history, even while the aircraft is taxiing....
Read More Icon’s A5 Now Comes as a Certified Aircraft
CEO Jason Huang shows off an electric-green A5 at EAA AirVenture. (Icon Aircraft/)As soon as I...
Read More Cessna 408 SkyCourier Debuts at EAA AirVenture
Textron Aviation showed off the SkyCourier to the public for the first time at the Boeing Plaza at...
Read More Piper Updates M600/SLS Halo with GWX 8000
The M600/SLS Halo now features 16-color weather radar with automated modes and volumetric...
Read More 2021 Flying Innovation Award Goes Home to Garmin Aviation
The first automated landing system certificated on mainstream, Part 23 light aircraft marks an...
Read More Epic Aircraft Expands Service Center Network
Epic Aircraft is in the process of expanding the nationwide service network for its single engine...
Read More Redbird Flight Simulations Demos Redbird Pro Proficiency App
Redbird Pro gamifies pilot proficiency, compelling pilots to work towards better flying on a...
Read More NAFI Announces EAA AirVenture Professional Development Sessions
NAFI has organized 16 presentations for CFIs at this year’s AirVenture. (Courtesy NAFI/)The...
Read More Garmin Unveils New Product Updates Just in Time for EAA AirVenture
Smart Glide helps reduce a single-engine pilot’s workload during a power failure. (Garmin...
Read More Stratos Aircraft Debuts 716X Turbofan
The 0.7 Mach planned cruise speed, single turbofan engine, six-seat configuration and experimental...
Read More Avidyne Debuts Vantage Flight Deck for Entegra-Equipped Cirrus Aircraft
The 12-inch PFD and MFD in the Avidyne Vantage suite replace legacy Entegra avionics in older...
Read More Surf Air Mobility to Purchase as Many as 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EXs
Surf Air Mobility will install hybrid-electric powerplants on the new Cessna Grand Caravans....
Read More Going to #OSH21? Here’s the scoop.
EAA has reported a record number of advance ticket sales for EAA AirVenture 2021. (Courtesy of...
Read More Wally Funk Becomes an Astronaut at Last
Wally Funk took all of the tests to become an astronaut back in the 1960s. She became one at last...
Read More Textron Aviation’s Denali Joins the Beechcraft Family
Textron Aviation’s Beechcraft Denali is expected to be certified by 2023. (Textron Aviation/)When...
Read More Reno’s “Rookie School” Prepares Air Racers for NCAR
Formation flying skills are essential for Reno race pilots. (Marilyn Newton/)A total of 24 new...
Read More Traveling Solo in Style
Runway on a private island (Courtesy King Schools/)“You don’t know how other people live,” my...
Read More B-52 Engine Replacement Could Keep the Bomber Flying Past its 100th Birthday
The B-52’s prototype, the YB-52, first flew in 1952. (Boeing/)Boeing’s oldest jet-powered bomber,...
Read More I Hart Flying Teams Up with Phillips 66 for Scholarship Launch at Oshkosh
Scholarship winner Shana Bartell was awarded a $5,000 training stipend in March 2021, along with a...
Read More Epic Aircraft’s E1000 GX Earns Its FAA Type Certificate
The new E1000 GX offers an advanced AHRS that is fully integrated with the Garmin G1000 NXi flight...
Read More Cirrus Adds Performance, Wi-Fi to Vision Jet G2+
We had the chance to test out the new performance promised by the Vision Jet G2+ as well as the...
Read More Demand Strong for Wheels Up Stock in First Day of NYSE Trading
A NYSE Floor Manager commented that Wheels Up founder and CEO Kenny Dichter’s ring of the opening...
Read More Cessna Citation Longitude Gains EASA Certification
The Cessna Citation Longitude is powered by twin Honeywell HTF7700L turbofans with integrated...
Read More No Injuries After Alaskan Caravan Passenger Grabbed the Controls
The Caravan in the Aniak incident was similar to the one in this company photo. (Courtesy Ryan...
Read More Joby, JetBlue, and Signature Create Path to Using Aviation and Electric Credits
The Joby Aviation eVTOL is planned to launch in 2024. (Courtesy Joby Aviation/)Joby Aviation,...
Read More Ninety-Nines Present 2021 Award Winners for Outstanding Contributions to Aviation
The Ninety-Nines Inc.—established in 1929 to promote and advance women pilots—is the longest...
Read More Honeywell Receives FAA Approval for Aspen RNAV (RNP) Approach
The airport at Aspen, Colorado, offers great access to the mountains and all its associated...
Read More Key West RNAV (GPS) Runway 27
Key West RNAV (GPS) Runway 27 (Courtesy Jeppesen/)As pilots north of the Mason-Dixon Line continue...
Read More Texas GA Pilot Was a Hero to the End
In addition to his regular day job, Brad Marzari acted as a product ambassador for Pipistrel....
Read More We Fly: Pipistrel Panthera
Panthera: The scientific name for the cat genus that includes tigers, lions, jaguars, cougars and...
Read More Pre-Owned Aircraft Market Being Driven by Motivated Cash Buyers
A recent buyer of an Epic E1000 wasted no time wiring his deposit the very same day he was told...
Read More FAA Enacts Policy for Flight Instruction with No Comment Period
The new policy would require owners or instructors in experimental aircraft to obtain a LODA in...
Read More Pilots Can Fly PilotEdge’s SimVenture Before Oshkosh
The virtual flight path to Oshkosh is likely to make a lot more sense after flying it within...
Read More Women in Aviation Announces 2022 Scholarships
Since 1995, WAI has offered more than $14.5 million in scholarship assistance. (Women in Aviation...
Read More Eviation Shows Off Alice, its All-Electric Commuter Airplane
Alice is projected to operate for a fraction of the cost per hour of a traditional aircraft....
Read More Looking Into the Aviation Future
The Beech Starship, though not long-lived, fulfilled Harned’s predictions. (Konwicki...
Read More ATP Flight School and Sun Country Airlines Partner Up in Search for Pilots
Sun Country first officers require an ATP certificate and 1,500 hours of flight time at minimum to...
Read More Gulfstream Delivers the Final G550
The final G550 delivery means there are now more than 2,900 Gulfstream aircraft that have been...
Read More GAMA Announces 2021 Aviation Design Challenge Winners
The STEM-driven 2021 GAMA Aviation Design Challenge winners from Raisbeck Aviation High School...
Read More Embraer Phenom 300E Delivered through Porsche Partnership
The Embraer-Porsche Duet features a custom Phenom 300E with a special scheme to match the 911....
Read More ForeFlight’s Latest Update Includes New Hold Advisor Feature
Foreflight’s most recent 2021 update adds Hold Advisor and Augmented Procedures. (ForeFlight/)With...
Read More 2021 ARC Air Derby Replaces Air Race Classic for 2021
With the 2021 ARC Air Derby format, each team developed its own five-leg course—including a team...
Read More Pipistrel Alpha Electro Operator Shatters Electric Flight Records
Eyre to There Aviation’s pilots—David Bradshaw, Barrie Rogers and Catherine Conway—celebrate...
Read More Cobwebs from the Coronavirus
The runway, a black welcome mat surrounded by white snow, was waiting. (Courtesy Dick Karl/)Just...
Read More Gogo Completes Key Milestones for 5G Air-to-Ground Network
Technicians install the first antennas on a cell tower for Gogo’s 5G network testing. (Gogo...
Read More Aspen Avionics Delivers the Best of Max, Extended Internal Battery
When installed as a dual- (2000 Max) or triple-unit (2500 Max) system, the Aspen Avionics...
Read More MyGoFlight Shows Off SkyDisplay HUD, Infinity Power Source
The MyGoFlight SkyDisplay incorporates an aircraft interface device, HUD projection unit, and...
Read More Avidyne Acquires STC for SkyTrax200 Dual-Band ADS-B In Receiver
The SkyTrax200 can display weather and traffic data from dual-band inputs on the Avidyne IFD...
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10 Stats From The Busiest Control Tower In The World
Here’s what’s happening in the tower.
Read More 9 Training Tips For Every Student Pilot
Here are a few tips that will help you become an awesome...
Read More Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 Night Flight Questions?
Are you ready for a night flight?
Read More How Instrument Procedures Are Creatively Named
The FAA has come up with some pretty creative instrument procedures. How about the PIGLET arrival...
Read More Join Boldmethod at Oshkosh 2021!
Check out the events, mark your calendar, and we’ll see you...
Read More Quiz: What Aircraft Engine Part Is It?
What part is it?
Read More 8 Tips For Flying VFR In To Oshkosh
Check out the complete list of NOTAMs for AirVenture 2021 here, and fly...
Read More 8 Tips For Flying IFR In And Out Of Oshkosh
In order to fly into and out of Oshkosh, you need to make an IFR slot...
Read More Arriving And Landing At A Challenging Mountain Airport
Heber Valley airport in Utah is surrounded by mountains, and the close-in terrain requires some...
Read More What's Worse: Light Or Strong Crosswinds?
When you think of landing accidents that happen in a crosswind, you usually think of windy...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Class G Airspace
These are some of the toughest airspace questions to...
Read More How To Fly An Approach To Landing Through Turbulence
Turbulence is a reality of flying, especially in the summer. Here’s how to fly the best...
Read More How To Plan Your Arrival At An Unfamiliar Airport
At some point, we’ve all felt a little uncomfortable flying into a new airport, and in this...
Read More What Is A Dry Line, And Why Does It Create Severe Weather?
You’ve probably heard of a ‘dry line’, but what exactly is it, and why does it...
Read More How To Prevent The 6 Types Of Spatial Disorientation
Between 5-10% of all general aviation accidents result from spatial disorientation, and of those...
Read More Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 Aerodynamics Questions?
Ready? Let’s get started…
Read More Incorrect Altitude Readback Leads To Near CFIT Incident
Have you ever misunderstood or misread a clearance? Here’s how one mistake nearly lead to a...
Read More How To Fly A Flawless Traffic Pattern At A Non-Towered Airport
Every great landing starts with a great approach.
Read More If AWOS Reports IFR Conditions When It's Clearly VFR, Can You Legally Fly?
If the weather report is incorrect, can you legally...
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 Quiz: Can You Answer These 7 Stall Questions?
Can you make it through all 7 questions without...
Read More How To Safely Stop During A Rejected Takeoff
While there are plenty of reasons why you should reject a takeoff, the key is having a solid plan...
Read More 6 Common Mistakes Made During IFR Missed Approaches
When was the last time you flew a missed approach?
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Vmc
Don’t go below it when you’re...
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 9 Things You Should Do If You Suspect A Radio Failure
It might be a radio failure, but first…
Read More Quiz: See How Much You Know About STARs With These 6 Questions
Ever plan to fly into a Class B airport? Well, you should probably get used to...
Read More Why Does CG Location Affect Your Airplane's Performance?
When you load up your plane for a flight, you need to make sure you’re within your center of...
Read More 10 Ways To Perfect Your Landings
Do you have a perfect landing every time? Neither do...
Read More The Hardest Aviation Weather Quiz You'll Take This Week
You fly in it every day. How much do you know about...
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 Can You Pass Our 4th Of July Warbird Quiz?
Happy birthday, America! Now celebrate with some warbird...
Read More Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Landing Illusions?
Let’s get this started…
Read More Pilot Loses Control On Landing After Passenger Steps On The Rudder Pedal
If you fly with passengers in the front seat, you should brief them on this before you take...
Read More 10 Tips For Flying With An Autopilot In IMC
A functional autopilot in solid IMC takes work off your shoulders. To do it well, use these 10...
Read More Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 IFR Regs Questions?
Who’s ready for a FARs quiz!?
Read More Why You Should Fly On The Upwind Side Of A Thunderstorm
When you’re deciding which side of the storm to deviate around, here’s what you should...
Read More 10 Things Every Aircraft Owner Should Keep In Their Airplane
If you own an airplane, how many of these do you keep in...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Flight Instruments
Let’s get this started…
Read More Can You Depart IFR From An Airport With No SID And No ODP?
You’re about to depart an airport under IFR with low ceilings. There’s no SID and no...
Read More 8 Steps To Grease Your First Solo Landing
Your first solo flight? It’s an experience you’ll never...
Read More Can You Pass This Preflight Walkaround?
Every flight should start with a good preflight. And yours...
Read More Why Do Your Wings Have Dihedral?
If you look closely at the wings on most aircraft, they’re tilted up slightly. Here’s...
Read More 6 IFR Procedures Most Instrument Pilots Rarely Fly
Let’s face it, there are a lot of IFR procedures we don’t use in our everyday flying....
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662 Spurwink Farm Fly-In
Interviews from the Spurwink Farm fly-in and pancake breakfast held July 11, 2021, at the Spurwink...
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661 Bambi Buckets for Aerial Firefighting
We learn about the Bambi Buckets carried by helicopters in aerial firefighting operations. In the...
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660 Bradley Guy “Launchpad” Marzari
On July 4, 2021, our friend and Airplane Geeks reporter-at-large Launchpad Marzari was killed when...
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659 Jet Fighter Cockpit
We talk with a company that provides educational jet fighter cockpit experiences. In the news,...
Read More658 Helping Youngsters in Aviation
We talk with Ellie Carter, Britain’s youngest solo glider pilot, and youngest single-engined PPL holder. Ellie has a passion for helping youngsters in aviation. In the news, the possibility of just one pilot on the flight...
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