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Sporty’s Announces Second Richard Collins Writing Prize
Richard Collins, former <em>Flying</em> editor-in-chief, with his favorite Cessna...
Read More SpaceX Crew Dragon Takes Another Step Toward Flying Astronauts
The SpaceX Crew Dragon finds its way home after a successful mission. (SpaceX/Twitter/)Hawthorne,...
Read More Chartwise: Gaithersburg, Maryland (GAI) RNAV (GPS) – A
The RNAV (GPS) – A approach into Gaithersburg, Maryland. (Jeppesen/)Gaithersburg is the...
Read More ACE Breaks Ground on $4.6-Million Project Skylab Center in Lakeland
Architectural rendering of new Project Skylab facility. (Courtesy of Aerospace Center for...
Read More Sky Kings: We’re Not Nearly As Lost
The touchscreen design on the GTN 725 means intuitive functions for pilots. (Garmin/)The ADS-B...
Read More Business Aviation Leaders And Sustainable Aviation Fuel Meet in Davos
NBAA says SAF is a direct replacement for traditional Jet-A. (NBAA/)Hundreds of business,...
Read More Joby Aviation Gets Infusion from Toyota for eVTOL
The all-electric VTOL is designed to take off and land quietly. (Joby Aviation/)Joby Aviation has...
Read More MIT Produces Aviation-Grade Composites With No Ovens or Autoclaves
MIT postdoc Jeonyoon Lee has been leading on the program. (Melanie Gonick/MIT/)Engineers at the...
Read More Piston to Turbine Transition
Many of these airplanes require only one pilot, especially the single-engine turboprops....
Read More Mexico Still Trying to Sell the Presidential Boeing
Mexico is still trying to sell a slightly used Boeing 787 Dreamliner Business Jet. (Markus...
Read More Heli-Expo 2020 Set to Showcase the Latest in Rotorcraft
Honeywell will show off the Primus Epic cockpit in the Leonardo AW139 at Heli-Expo 2020....
Read More A Round-Dial Replacement, Really
The form-factor fit for the standard 3.125-inch cutout in many legacy aircraft creates a new home...
Read More Boeing’s Calhoun Faces a Host of Issues
Boeing faces challenges ahead that go beyond the Max and reach into company culture as well....
Read More FAA Seeks Pilot Input on Exams
The webinar offers a guide to using the new ACTS for pilots, prospective pilots, instructors, and...
Read More Living Vicariously—and Safely
“That’s what I would have seen if I had followed Jim’s suggestion to look...
Read More Airbus Investment in Mobile Surpasses $1 Billion
Artist’s rendering of an Airbus A321neo (new engine option) with CFM International’s...
Read More Texas Aircraft’s First Colt SL Delivered to Florida Customer
Richard (Ricky) Youschak, Jr. (left), and his father Richard Youschak, Sr., with their...
Read More Hyundai’s Vision for Urban Air Mobility Unveiled at CES
Hyundai partnered with Uber and Aria Group to create its new PAV. (Hyundai Motor Company/)Hyundai...
Read More Aftermath: At Pilot’s Discretion
A Beechcraft D-95A Travel Air similar to the accident aircraft. (Wikimedia/)At 3:40 a.m. on a...
Read More A Twin Achievement
Lexie and Emily Wilson with their 7GCAA Citabria in which they learned to fly. (Courtesy of Lexie...
Read More DarkAero’s Composite Kitplane to Flight Test in Spring 2020
Keegan, River, and Ryley Karl with their DarkAero 1 prototype at Dane County Regional Airport,...
Read More Garmin Releases GTN 650Xi and GTN 750Xi Navigators
The new Garmin GTN 650Xi and 750Xi drop in to replace their predecessors in the panel and pair...
Read More It Was a Very Good Logbook
Ebby sold me the Pietenpol Air Camper in pieces; he always refused to fly or ride in it. (Courtesy...
Read More Chart Wise: Van Nuys LDA-C
Van Nuys LDA-C (Flying/)Traditionally, the purpose of an instrument approach is to stabilize the...
Read More Jump Aero to Develop eVTOL for First Responders
Jump Aero projects a potential landing zone for its proposed eVTOL aircraft in response to a...
Read More Last Year Was Good For Airline Safety Despite Boeing Issues
The airlines posted a reasonably safe year, though 11 of 20 fatal accidents occurred within North...
Read More Registration Opens for 2020 Air Race Classic
The 2020 route zig-zags across the central United States, covering 2,646 miles. (Courtesy of Air...
Read More Rolls-Royce Zero Emissions Airplane to Make Record Speed Run
The ACCEL zero-emissions aircraft remains in development by Rolls-Royce. (Rolls-Royce/)Rolls-Royce...
Read More NavMonster: The Best WX App Not on Your Phone—Yet
NavMonster includes a desktop browser and a mobile device interface. (NavMonster/)A few years ago...
Read More Gear Up for Your 2020 Proficiency
The guidance from Pilot Workshops helps you set up your home flight sim properly optimized for...
Read More FAA Releases Advisory Circular Covering ADS-B Ops
The diagram included in the advisory circular gives an overview of the equipment requirements for...
Read More Drones Will Soon Be Required To Identify Themselves
Both commercial and recreational drone operators will be required to comply with the upcoming Part...
Read More FAA Says Blackbird Should Be Operating Under Part 135
Blackbird’s business plan expected pilots to use aircraft like this Cirrus SR22. (Flying/)It...
Read More OpenAirplane, FlyOtto Shut Down Operations
OpenAirplane sought to ease the process of aircraft rental for GA pilots. (Rod Rakic/)OpenAirplane...
Read More NASA X-59 Cleared for Final Assembly
Illustration of the completed X-59 QueSST landing on a runway. (Lockheed Martin/)NASA’s...
Read More New Wings Over the Rockies Captain Jeppesen Foundation Formed
Wings Over the Rockies Captain Jeppesen Foundation scholarships can be used to train for glider,...
Read More NTSB Shows PC-12 Stalled Just After Takeoff
An NTSB air safety investigator begins the initial examination of the wreckage of the Pilatus...
Read More Gulfstream Opens Business Aviation Service Center at Van Nuys
The new Gulfstream Service Center at KVNY opened in mid-December 2019. (Gulfstream/)Gulfstream...
Read More Geese and Lemmings
“They appeared to hover motionless on the horizon at some distance, seemingly the same size...
Read More A Night at the TWA Hotel
The sunken lounge at the TWA hotel at JFK International Airport. (Dick Karl/)On a hot August day...
Read More Delta Rejoins Major Airline Trade Association
Delta Air Lines serves more than 200 million people annually through a network of more than 300...
Read More Snowball Express Flies Into Norfolk International Airport
A cadre of 280 volunteers made for a festive arrival at the Norfolk International Airport. (Navy...
Read More My Version of Airplane Heaven…What’s Yours?
When you pass through those Pearly Gates, make sure to close your life’s flight plan. (Dan...
Read More Embracing the Cold Weather
After landing just before a strong snowstorm in northern Quebec, we prepared the airplane to stay...
Read More Boeing 757: A Modern Classic
Pilots enjoy the 757’s sports-car performance and stately handling. (istock/igmarx/)The sad...
Read More Bombardier Delivers First Customer Aircraft Fueled with SAF
Latitude 33 Aviation’s Challenger 350 being fueled with SAF. (Bombardier/)Bombardier...
Read More FAA to Launch Changes to Certification Process in January
The ACTS site hosts updates on pilot certificate testing. (istock/)The FAA announced that on...
Read More GE Aviation to Provide Electrical Power System for Aerion AS2
A rendering of the Aerion AS2 in flight. (Aerion/)Aerion Supersonic announced this week that GE...
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How Does A Turbofan Engine Work?
When you board an airline flight, you might not spend much time thinking about the engines. But...
Read More 10 Rare IFR Chart Symbols, And What You Should Know About Them
How many of these symbols have you seen?
Read More Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 Aircraft Fuel Questions?
Aircraft fuel is pretty simple, right?
Read More Pilot Reads Back Incorrect Altitude While Descending Into Aspen
ATC just cleared you to descend to 13,000 feet over the mountains of Colorado. You read back...
Read More Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes In Crosswinds
Steady crosswinds can be challenging, especially if you make any of these...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Well You Know Your Oxygen Requirements
It’s time to test your high altitude...
Read More When Can You Go Below MDA Or DA On An Instrument Approach?: Boldmethod Live
When can you go below MDA or DA on an approach?
Read More Why You Need To Use Increasing Crosswind Correction During Your Landing Rollout
Flying a crosswind landing doesn’t stop when your wheels touch the ground. Here’s why...
Read More Ready To Start Your Flight Training? Study These 10 Things Before Your First Lesson
Are you waiting to start flight training, but want to get ahead? There’s plenty you can...
Read More Quiz: Can You Answer These 7 IFR Checkride Questions?
Ready? Let’s get started…
Read More What You Need To Know About The Spacing And Color Of Runway Lights
Just light runway markings, runway lighting is spaced at defined intervals. Here’s how...
Read More 5 Weather Hazards That Affect All Aircraft
There are some hazards that no pilots want to find themselves in, regardless of what they...
Read More Quiz: Can you answer these 6 VFR cross-country questions?
Can you handle this cross-country?
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Precision Runway Markings
There’s a lot of information packed into these...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Turbofan Engine Start Sequences
It’s not as simple as a quick crank of the engine to get a turbine...
Read More Have You Ever Denied An Airplane? Here Are 6 Times You Should
Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s safe! Here are some times to deny an...
Read More If You’re High On Final Approach, How Should You Correct?
Your first time around the pattern, you were right on glide path. But this time, you’re way...
Read More If You’re High On Final Approach, How Should You Correct?
Your first time around the pattern, you were right on glide path. But this time, you’re way...
Read More If You’re High On Final Approach, How Should You Correct?
Your first time around the pattern, you were right on glide path. But this time, you’re way...
Read More 7 Important Things To Remember During A Last Minute Runway Change
ATC just asked you to make a last-minute runway change, right after you finished briefing your...
Read More Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Common Enroute Chart Symbols?
It’s time to get started…
Read More Is Flying Through Snow Considered ‘Known Icing’?
Does snow really count as “known icing conditions?” We talked to the Aviation Weather...
Read More 6 Of The Best Winter Flying Tips
Winter is here, and most of us are preflighting with our gloves on. Here are some tips to stay...
Read More Updraft Sends Flight Crew Above Their Clearance Altitude On SID
Have you ever gotten caught in a strong updraft? Here’s what can...
Read More 7 Mistakes That Could Result In An FAA Violation
If you want to keep your record clean, avoid these...
Read More Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Odd ATC Phrases?
If you heard these phrases, would you know what ATC was talking...
Read More 8 Tips For Keeping Your Logbooks Clean, Professional, And Interview-Ready
Your first logbooks are usually the messiest and most disorganized. It makes sense; as you start...
Read More How Runway Surface And Slope Affect Your Airplane’s Performance
Takeoff and landing performance isn’t just determined by your airplane or the weather...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Approach Charts
How much do you know about them?
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 5 Ways To Start Your Flight Training Right Now
Want to be a pilot? Here’s how you can start right...
Read More Can You Answer These 7 Holding Questions?
Expect further clearance at…
Read More This Is Why There’s A 250 Knot Speed Limit Below 10,000 Feet
We all know the speed limit is 250 knots below 10,000 feet. But...
Read More Escape To These 8 Warm Airports This Winter
Tired of snow and ice? Pack up and fly south to one of these...
Read More Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Common Airport Markings And Lights?
How much do you really know about your airport? It’s time to find...
Read More How A Cracked Muffler Caused A Fatal Accident
As cold winter temperatures arrive, you’ll probably use your airplane’s heater...
Read More Don’t Make These 6 Mistakes On Your Next Takeoff
Takeoffs are one of the most critical times for you as a pilot. High speeds, close ground...
Read More Quiz: See How Well You Know Aerodynamics With These 6 Questions
It’s a topic we should all be familiar...
Read More Quiz: Can You Fly The North Pole RNAV Approach To Runway 18?
Santa has a lot of flying to do tonight, and to finish it off, he needs to shoot the RNAV Rwy 18...
Read More Each Runway Stripe Is 120 Feet Long. Here’s What Else Runway Markings Can Tell You…
How can runway markings help your everyday flying? Here are some great facts to...
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 7 Perfect Times To Use An Autopilot
If you’ve flown an airplane with an autopilot, here are some of the best times to use...
Read More Quiz: Do You Know What These 6 ATC Phrases Mean?
Ready? Let’s get started…
Read More How A Single-Engine Aircraft Created A Wake Turbulence Accident During Takeoff
If you’ve ever flown into an airport with large aircraft, you’ve probably heard the...
Read More 10 Ways To Perfect Your Landings
Do you have a perfect landing every time? Neither do...
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587 Lightspeed Aviation
The Executive Vice President at Lightspeed Aviation talks about their new video series inspired by...
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586 Flight Shaming
A conversation about flight shaming with the creative director of SimpliFlying, an international...
Read More 585 Wings Over New Zealand, Australia, and Britain
Preservation of World War II aviation history with Dave Homewood. In the news, we look at labor...
Read More 584 Bits & Pieces XXVI
Bits & Pieces Our Main(e) Man Micah looks back at his aviation activities from 2019. Mentioned...
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