So You Want to Fly
David Clark DC Pro X2 Headset Debuts
Now even more comfortable and better sounding. (Courtesy David Clark/)We fell in love with David...
Read More Rebekah Robertson: Upgrading to Captain
Just 4½ years after her first flying lesson, this Colorado Springs native is now a proud...
Read More Pilots Should Now Call ATC Directly for IFR Clearances from Non-Towered Airports
Rather than calling Flight Service to obtain an IFR clearance at a non-towered airport, pilots can...
Read More Sonex Announces Two-Seat Version of Kit Jet
The two-seat SubSonex JSX-2T kit will have a target price of under $140,000, Sonex Aircraft said....
Read More Aireon Aircraft Location and Emergency Response Tracking Service Goes Live
Aireon ALERT requires only a 1090 Mhz. ADS-B Out signal and a working transponder. (Courtesy...
Read More Helicopter Safety Team Says Industry Accident Numbers Headed in the Wrong Direction
USHST says don’t be afraid to divert or just turn around when the weather becomes unflyable....
Read More Women in Aviation International Announces Mid-Year Scholarships
WAI President Peggy Chabrian said scholarship donors literally change the lives of our members....
Read More uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out Receives TSO Authorization
tailBeacon takes less than an hour to install. (uAvionix/)Like the earlier skyBeacon, the new...
Read More Aspen Evolution Max Displays Earn STC
While they look similar to previous Evolution products, the updated Evolution MAX displays offer...
Read More G1000 NXi Retrofits Come To More Piston Aircraft
Garmin’s G1000 NXi cockpit upgrade has a list price of $28,995. (Garmin/)Pilots who fly with...
Read More Bombardier Announces Learjet 75 Liberty
The new Liberty features a top speed of 464 knots. (Bombardier/)Bombardier last week unveiled its...
Read More Santa Monica Airport To Host Eco-Aviation Foundation Launch
The Museum of Flight at the Santa Monica Airport will host the launch reception for Eco-Aviation....
Read More FAA Seeks Data on Cardinal, 210 Spars
Fatigue cracking has started on the underside surface of the 210’s spar. (ATSB/)The FAA...
Read More Senator Says She’ll Vote No on Stephen Dickson
Cantwell said Dickson repeatedly sought to minimize his role in this incident....
Read More ADS-B Countdown: Act Now
Now is the time to act! (Courtesy Garmin/)By now you might be growing tired of talk of the...
Read More FAA Administrator Nominee Pushes Back Against Accusations
It’s unclear at this point precisely when Dickson’s confirmation vote will take place....
Read More Ten Perish in Addison Airport Accident
This Falcon was one of two aircraft damaged when the King Air struck a hangar. (Anonymous...
Read More Flight Design’s F2e Makes First Public Flight
The Flight Design F2e takes its first public flight in Germany. (Flight Design/)Electric...
Read More Gulfstream Gains G600 Certification
Certification caps nearly 100,000 hours of testing ‘in the lab.’ (Gulfstream...
Read More Icon A5 Flips Over Following Water Landing Mishap
A photo Tweeted by News AM 1150 shows the Icon A5 in the water after the crash. (AM 1150/)The...
Read More Boeing 737 MAX Hits New Software Issue
Pilots testing the Boeing 737 MAX encounter a new software issue, delaying return to service....
Read More Women Can Fly Events Target Youth For Aviation
Volunteer pilots donate first flights during the Fredericksburg airport Women Can Fly event. (Mike...
Read More Lindbergh Forum to Highlight Innovative Speakers in OSH
Erik Lindbergh will host all the forum’s sessions. (Courtesy Erik Lindbergh/)This...
Read More Mitsubishi Acquires Bombardier’s RJ Program
The entry of jets to the regional airlines in the mid-1990s meant the end of the road for most...
Read More Garmin’s G3X Touch Goes Certified
Garmin’s G3X Touch can now be installed in more than 500 certified single-engine airplanes....
Read More Piper Announces Pilot 100 Series Training Aircraft
The Pilot 100 and Pilot 100i training aircraft come with the Garmin G3X Touch and, for the 100i,...
Read More Leading Edge: Customizing Your Aircraft
My cupholder idea, easily eclipsed by another, more capable inventor. (Ben Younger/)Like many...
Read More One Pilot Killed After Eurofighters Collide over Germany
The Typhoons were on a training mission northwest of Berlin when they collided. (Team Luftwaffe/)A...
Read More Legislators Want to Halt Helicopter Flights Over Manhattan
NTSB says 30 accidents have occurred over Manhattan since 1983. (Liberty Helicopters/)What the New...
Read More Additional Victims Located in Oahu Skydiving Accident
N256TA was the aircraft involved in the Oahu accident. (Oahu Parachute Center/)Local authorities...
Read More Rolls-Royce Acquires Siemens’ eAircraft Business
Rolls-Royce makes a bold move into its electrification strategy with the Siemens eAircraft...
Read More Boeing Projects Continued Growth In Commercial Aviation
The BMO reports on projected fleet requirements—and the flight crews needed to fly them....
Read More Flying Editor-in-Chief Stephen Pope To Be Inducted into New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame
Flying Editor-in-Chief Stephen Pope will be enshrined in the New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame this...
Read More Boom Overture Moves Out Of Theory Into Reality
Engine testing has begun on the GE J85-15 for Overture. (Courtesy Boom Supersonic/)While the...
Read More AirMap Wants to Safely Integrate Drones Into Civil Airspace
The commercial drone industry needs a technology solution that will ensure UAVs and aircraft can...
Read More FAA Initiates Rulemaking on Supersonic Flights
NPRMs are considered the first step toward reintroducing supersonic air travel in the U.S....
Read More Flight1 Tech Gains FAA Approval for Enterprise G1000 Sim
The Enterprise G1000 sim comes in a variety of aircraft models. (Courtesy Flight1 Tech/)Flight1...
Read More We Fly: Tecnam P2012 Traveller
An airliner at heart, the P2012 could also attract buyers in the owner-flown market. (Michele...
Read More Garmin GNX 375 Combines GPS with ADS-B
Touchscreen navigator combines IFR GPS and ADS-B in a compact package. (Courtesy Garmin/)Garmin...
Read More Airbus Test Flapping Wingtip Concept
The Airbus flapping wingtip concept is designed to replicate the inflight movements of the wings...
Read More L3 Commercial Aviation to Open Dallas-area Airline Pilot Training Center
L3 Commercial Aviation’s new airline pilot training center in the Dallas area will feature a...
Read More EASA Certifies Aireon as First-Of-Its-Kind Surveillance System
EASA approved Aireon’s service as an air traffic separation tool. (Courtesy Aireon/)McLean,...
Read More NBAA Details Upcoming Changes to FSS
Upcoming FSS changes will affect aircraft of all sizes. (Courtesy NBAA/)The National Business...
Read More Air Race Classic Launches 2019 “Let’s Fly Canada” Race
The first 10 aircraft line up, numbers ready. (Air Race Classic Inc./)The Air Race Classic (ARC)...
Read More Eviation’s “Alice” Debuts At Paris Air Show
The proof-of-concept design for Alice. (Courtesy Eviation/)Eviation unveiled its proposition to...
Read More Taking Wing: Airports of the Caribbean
The iconic approach to Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) is more impressive to the...
Read More Aftermath: An Accident Waiting to Happen
Piper PA-32 Turbo Saratoga (Courtesy Piper/)The Piper Turbo Saratoga departed Dallas Addison...
Read More Horizon First Officer Kelsey Yoder Learns the Practical Side of Airline Flying
“Flying is everything I dreamed of and more.” (Courtesy Kelsey Yoder/)The first day at...
Read More Daher Buying Quest Aircraft
The sale of Quest Aircraft to family-owned Daher is expected to close by the end of the year....
Read More Mitsubishi Hits the Reset Button on Its Regional Jet Program
The SpaceJet M90 regional jet is scheduled to enter service soon. (Courtesy Mitsubishi Aircraft...
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Are You Legal To Fly In These 6 Scenarios?
Are you good to go?
Read More Join Boldmethod at Oshkosh 2019!
Check out the events, mark your calendar, and we’ll see you...
Read More Pilot Flies Through Prohibited Airspace
Unlike restricted areas, prohibited areas are much harder to get permission to fly through....
Read More 5 Times You Should Use Flaps Besides Normal Takeoffs Or Landings
Do you know when else flaps come in handy?
Read More Quiz: Could You Handle These 6 Multi-Engine Failures?
Could you handle an engine failure in a twin?
Read More How To Make Sure You Have Plenty Of Runway For Your Next Takeoff
If you’re like us, you’re not interested in going off the end of the runway on...
Read More How Forces In A Turn Affect Your Plane: Boldmethod Live
How do forces in a turn affect your plane?
Read More Almost Done With Flight School? Research These 10 Career Tracks
If you want to be a professional pilot, don’t forget to research these unique career...
Read More 6 Questions To See If You Could Fly The GPS 16 Approach Into KRIC
You’re cleared for the approach, but are you really ready for...
Read More 3 Rules-Of-Thumb For Flying In Hot Weather
When the weather gets hot, these rules-of-thumb can...
Read More 6 Times You Should Declare An Emergency With ATC
ATC has the ability to dedicate the most time and resources to you once you’ve declared an...
Read More Quiz: Could You Pass A Commercial Checkride Today?
Could you pass a commercial checkride today?
Read More Can You Circle-To-Land From An ILS Glide Slope?
Circling approaches aren’t limited to non-precision navigation. Do you know how to use a...
Read More The 7 Most Common Weight And Balance Mistakes
Weight and balance mistakes can lead to major problems, and even...
Read More Quiz: How Much Do You Know About These 6 Warbirds?
You just finished with your 4th of July fireworks. Now celebrate with some warbird...
Read More Why Using Ailerons In A Stall Doesn’t Help
Were you taught to keep your ailerons neutral and only use rudder in a stall? Have you ever tried...
Read More 10 Skills VFR Pilots Can Learn From IFR Pilots
It’s no secret that getting your instrument rating makes you a much safer pilot. Here are...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know GPS Navigation
Let’s see how you do…
Read More Why Fast Jets Have Swept Wings: Boldmethod Live
Why do fast jest have swept wings?
Read More 5 Ways Your Night Landing Can Go Bad
Landing is, without a doubt, one of the hardest things to do in...
Read More 5 Of The Most Confusing FAA Regulations
We’re the first to admit, the FARs can be a little...
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 How To Use MDA, DA, And The Missed Approach Point: Boldmethod Live
How do you use MDA, DA, the VDP, and the missed approach...
Read More You Were Cleared Direct To A Fix: When Can You ‘Descend Via’ On The STAR?
Can you begin descending before becoming established on the STAR arrival route? Here’s what...
Read More 6 Braking Tips For Every Landing
Whether you’re an airline pilot or student pilot, here are braking tips to remember for...
Read More Quiz: Can You Pass These 7 Private Pilot Checkride Questions?
Could you pass a private pilot checkride today?
Read More How CG Affects Aircraft Performance: Boldmethod Live
How does CG affect aircraft performance?
Read More Anticipated Separation: When You Receive A Takeoff Clearance With Another Plane On The Runway
Have you ever been cleared for takeoff with another airplane on the runway? What would you...
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: 6 Questions To See If You Can Fly The ILS 27R Into Detroit
Don’t make a mistake going into a busy Class...
Read More Your Guide For Understanding The Speed Limits Of The Sky
No matter where you fly, there are plenty of speed restrictions you need to...
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 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Flight Instruments
Let’s get this started…
Read More A Loose iPad Jammed This Pilot’s Trim Wheel, Leading To An Emergency Landing
Have you ever dropped your iPad in the cockpit. What would you do if this happened to...
Read More 9 Things That Can Be Easily Overlooked During Preflight
Double check them before you fly!
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About VFR Cross-Countries
Ready for this flight?
Read More How To Fly Perfect S-Turns, Every Time
S-Turns are one of three ground-reference maneuvers you’ll fly as a student pilot....
Read More 5 Ways To Land An Airplane And Why Each Is Unique
Do you think landing is the toughest part about flying? Here are 6 types of landings you’ll...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Well You Know These IFR Regulations
Complacency can get you in trouble. Do you know these...
Read More The 50/70 Rule Could Save Your Next Takeoff
Will you lift off before you’re out of runway?
Read More 6 IFR Procedures Most Instrument Pilots Rarely Fly
Let’s face it, there’s a lot of IFR procedures we don’t use in our everyday...
Read More Ground Effect: Boldmethod Live
How does ground effect really work?
Read More How To Make A Safe Emergency Landing
When you practice simulated engine failures, how do you pick a landing...
Read More 7 Rare Symbols Found On VFR Sectional Charts
You don’t see these every day…
Read More 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Jet Engines
Start your week off right!
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