So You Want to Fly
Bose ProFlight Series 2 Headset
Lighter weight and silicone eartips contribute to better comfort for long flights.Bose Corporation...
Read More So You Started Flight Training: Flight Forums
Social media has helped forums proliferate—and has lowered the bar to entry—with...
Read More Assent Aeronautics Launches Live Aircraft Auction Series
A 2014 Challenger 605 for sale in the Assent Aeronautics auction.An innovative new way to sell...
Read More Flight Safety New Artificial-Intelligence-Based Training Tool
FlightSmart can be used on a variety of civil and military simulators. (Flight Safety...
Read More Garmin Secures More Approvals for GFC 500 Autopilot
The GFC 500 makes many modern autopilot functions standard for older Piper aircraft now.Garmin has...
Read More Julie Clark Retires from Airshow Circuit
Julie Clark performed her final air show in her T-34 Mentor at her home field in Ranch Murieta,...
Read More Epic Aircraft Achieves Certification for E1000
The certified Epic E1000 is fast and breathtakingly beautiful. (Epic Aircraft/)After nearly two...
Read More The Community Air Mobility Initiative Launches to Fill a Gap
Urban air mobility takes air transport from the outskirts of a metro area into the center,...
Read More Workforce Development Focus of National Apprenticeship Week
Apprenticeship is a long-honored tradition in aviation maintenance training and workforce...
Read More FAA Offers System to Provide Privacy for ADS-B Aircraft
Business jet owners and operators of ADS-B-equipped aircraft can soon remove their trips from the...
Read More UPS and CVS Complete First Residential Drone Deliveries
North Carolina residents may soon see more of these drones delivering small packages. (UPS/CVS...
Read More So You’ve Started Flight Training: Flight Tools
A pilot bag such as this one from Jeppesen forms the foundation of your preparation to...
Read More FAA May be Changing its Thinking on Commercial Pilots With Diabetes
The U.S. DOT told CNN the FAA might rethink its ban against allowing commercial pilots with...
Read More Boeing Successfully Tests Starliner Crew Escape System
The Starliner’s crew escape system is capable of returning all crewmembers on the CST-100...
Read More GE Aviation Updates on Passport, Catalyst Programs
The Bombardier Global 7500 with GE Passport engines recently completed a milestone flight from...
Read More Transition Training: The Diamond DA62
The DA62 stacks up incredibly well against the SR22, and in many ways, it is the superior...
Read More As Drone Encounters Rise, Study Shows Visibility Concerns
A twin-engine airplane experiences a close encounter with a sUAS on final approach. (Oklahoma...
Read More So You’ve Started Flight Training: Flight Apps
A multitude of aviation apps you can use on a mobile device provide a smooth transition from...
Read More Flying Destinations
Catalina Airport’s 3,250-foot-long runway was constructed by blasting and leveling two...
Read More Cheating on an Air Race
My sister, Mary, and me after winning an air race a couple years ago. (Couresy Martha...
Read More Sean D. Tucker’s Oracle Challenger III to Hang at NASM
Tucker flew his final inverted ribbon cut in the Oracle Challenger III at the Wings Over Houston...
Read More Daher’s “General Aviathon” Hackathon Selects Three New Potential TBM Products
One potential TBM product is an aviation voice recognition system capable of understanding ATC...
Read More Gusty Winds Challenging Aerial Firefighters in California
A CAL Fire UH-1H “Super Huey” hauls a bucket load of water towards a wildfire.CAL...
Read More Garmin Debuts Visionary Autoland Capability
The Autonomí’s integrated system marries several critical functions within the...
Read More Kill All the Airspeed Indicators
Near a stall, the airspeed indicator is a mediocre substitute for angle of attack....
Read More NTSC Issues Final Report on Last Fall’s Lion Air Accident
Boeing’s 737-8 Max remains grounded one year after the crash of Lion Air 610....
Read More After SCH Merger, Virgin Galactic Begins Trading on NYSE
Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity rockets to space on historic first spaceflight. (Virgin...
Read More Super STOL “Draco” to be Revived
In his video, Patey describes his plan for bringing his highly modified Wilga back to life. (Mike...
Read More Sporty’s Releases 2020 Learn to Fly Course
The Learn to Fly course features detailed segments on every maneuver for the private pilot check...
Read More Turboprop Aircraft, Design and Tooling Discovered in Kansas Barn
The pressurized Interceptor 400 can carry four people at speeds of more than 250 knots. (Courtesy...
Read More Go Remote Control
HangarBot’s main inside-the-hangar unit is controlled by an app on the user’s...
Read More Richard Ethington: First Officer at Alaska Airlines
He earned his way into the right seat of one of Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737s. (Courtesy...
Read More APS Announces New UPRT Standard
In the past five years, UPRT has become a necessary component of professional flight training....
Read More Women in Corporate Aviation Gives Out Fall Scholarships
WCA scholarship winner Nobi Buntin accepts the award from FlightSafety International. (Julie...
Read More Ampaire Continues Hybrid-Electric Research with a NASA Feasibility Study
Should NASA choose Ampaire to continue the demonstration project, the company will use a Twin...
Read More Jetnet iQ Reveals Its Market Outlook for BizAv
Jetnet iQ surveys owner/operators of a representative sample of business jets in North America and...
Read More On the Flying Injured List
With Steve and Rei after the “forced landing” at Newark. (Dick Karl/)It all started...
Read More APG Adds Graphical Engine-Out Feature to App
The iPreflight Genesis app displays engine-out performance criteria in a proprietary graphical...
Read More Tecnam Delivers First P2012s to Cape Air
Tecnam showed off one of the Cape Air P2012s at the static display at NBAA this week. (Julie...
Read More Thales Announces TopMax For the Challenger 350
View through TopMax Wearable HUD shows synthetic runway and terrain. (Thales/)Thales and...
Read More Vū Systems’ New Cube Will Change Instrument Approach Flying Forever
The heads-up display makes reliable takeoffs and landings in poor weather possible....
Read More Air BP Spotlights Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Air BP first utilized its BP Biojet fuel at Norway’s Oslo airport, followed by several in...
Read More HondaJet Introduces Medevac Version of HondaJet Elite
The mock-up of the medevac version of the HondaJet Elite is available on display at NBAA-BACE...
Read More Honeywell’s JetWave In-Flight Wi-Fi Connects
John Peterson of Honeywell explains the JetWave system aboard the company’s Falcon 7X. (Dan...
Read More Can Wheels Up Become the Amazon of Business Aviation?
Ken Dichter is Wheels Up’s founder and CEO. (Wheels Up/)“The best way to predict the...
Read More Garmin Integrates G1000 NXi into King Air C90
The Garmin G1000 NXi can overlay approach charts, weather, traffic, and other data within its...
Read More VistaJet Announces Global 7500s Coming to Fleet in 2020
VistaJet will add the Bombardier Global 7500 to its fleet. (VistaJet/)At the National Business...
Read More Tamarack Aerospace Files Plans to Emerge from Chapter 11
A Cessna Citation M2 shown with Tamarack’s Active Winglets. (Tamarack Aerospace/)Tamarack...
Read More Pilatus Shows Off the New PC-12 NGX
The PC-12 NGX has already been certified by both the FAA and EASA. (Pilatus/)Pilatus...
Read More Gulfstream Unveils The G700
The G700 is Gulfstream’s new flagship aircraft, leveraging testing from the G500 and G600....
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No Matter What You Fly, This Wake Turbulence Accident Could Happen To You
The departure, en route, and descent phases of flight pose a unique risk when you’re...
Read More 10 Mistakes You Never Want To Make On An Instrument Approach
Instrument approach procedures are meant to keep you safe in the clouds, but if you make a...
Read More Quiz: Are You Ready For An Aircraft Emergency?
When things go wrong, are you prepared?
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 You Need To See At Least One Of These 10 Things To Land From An Instrument Approach
If you’ve taken instrument training, you probably know that you need three things to land on...
Read More Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Rare VFR Chart Symbols?
You don’t see these every day…
Read More How To Fly A Traffic Pattern At A Non-Towered Airport
According to the NTSB, in 2012, over 41% of all general aviation accidents happened in the...
Read More 7 Illusions That Can Quickly Get You In Trouble
7 quick ways to get in trouble…
Read More Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Common Approach Chart Symbols?
Do you know your approach charts?
Read More This Crash Highlights The Dangers of Nighttime Disorientation
Unless you fly frequently at night in dimly lit areas, it’s hard to truly grasp how...
Read More 7 Things Every Pilot Should Use To Their Advantage
There’s no need to make things harder on...
Read More Quiz: Can You Answer These 6 Aircraft Systems Questions?
How well do you know aircraft systems?
Read More Don’t Make These 6 Mistakes During Stall Recovery
Whether you’re practicing stalls or find yourself in an unintentional one, don’t make...
Read More How An Abnormal Preflight Led To A Cessna 172 Taking Off With The Tow Bar Still Attached
It’s fall. And every morning, it’s getting colder and...
Read More Quiz: 7 Questions To See How Much You Know About VFR Sectional Charts
How many do you know?
Read More Garmin, Cirrus, And Piper Release Emergency Autoland System For Passengers
The pilot of a single-engine airplane losing consciousness is a worst-nightmare for passengers....
Read More 7 Ways To Get Ready For Your Next Training Flight
Want to fly better on your next lesson? Here are 7 tips to get...
Read More 3 Common Landing Errors, And How To Fix Them: Boldmethod Live
What are three of the most common landing errors, and how do you fix...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Really Know About Aerodynamics
Let’s take things up a notch!
Read More Why You’re More Likely To Have An Engine Fire This Fall
Fall flying means cold engine starts, especially early in the morning. And cold starts often lead...
Read More 7 Ways To Reduce Wear And Tear On Your Aircraft
Your aircraft with thank you!
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Aircraft Electrical Systems
It’s time to test yourself!
Read More How To Do A VOR Check Before Your Next IFR Flight
You need to make sure that your IFR equipment is checked and within specific tolerances before you...
Read More 6 Things You Need To Know About Common Carriage
It’s a big part of being a commercial...
Read More What Would You Do If An Airplane Taxied In Front Of You During Touchdown?
Just as your wheels touch the pavement, another airplane taxis across the runway directly in front...
Read More 6 Great Things About Flying In Fall
Ready for your next weekend trip? Here’s what pilots love about flying in...
Read More Our Top 4 IFR Questions This Month: Boldmethod Live
What are the most common IFR question topics we’ve gotten this month? They’re...
Read More Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About IFR Weather
How much do you know?
Read More Flying At Night: Boldmethod Live
What are the most common night flying illusions? What currency do you need to carry...
Read More Why Is Oil Streaking Down Your Engine Cowling?
If you saw oil streaking down the side of your car, you’d probably be worried. So why are...
Read More The 4 Most Common Sources Of Wind Shear At Low Altitudes
Wind shear is one of the most significant meteorological hazards to pilots. Here’s what you...
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 The 5 Most Common Checkride Failures For Private Pilots
Checkrides can be stressful, especially if it’s your first one. But there’s good news:...
Read More The Hardest VFR Quiz You’ll Take This Month
Nobody said this was going to be easy…
Read More Why Landing Too Fast Can Lead To A Wheelbarrowing Accident
Remember these tips to avoid a similar situation happening to...
Read More 7 Ways To Pick Up Your IFR Clearance At A Non-Towered Airport
Here are 7 ways to get it done.
Read More Quiz: Do You Know These 6 Common IFR Enroute Chart Symbols?
Ready? Let’s get started…
Read More Your Throttle Is Stuck At Full Power. What Would You Do?
You’re on final descent and as you pull the throttle back, the power stays high and...
Read More 5 Ways To Join Final On An Instrument Approach
Here are the most common ways you’ll join final on an instrument...
Read More Can You Make It Through This Quiz Without A Violation?
How well do you know the FARs?
Read More How DME Works
You’ll usually find DME equipment co-located with a VOR or...
Read More 6 Things To Learn From The Best Commercial Pilots
There’s a lot you’ll learn from pilots who have flown commercially for...
Read More Quiz: Can You Answer These 7 Stall Questions?
Can you make it through all 7 questions without...
Read More How a Jet Crew Forgot Their Speed Restriction On a VFR Departure
There are a lot of “speed limits of the sky”, and not all of them are related to Class...
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577 Garmin Autoland System
We take a look at the new Garmin Autoland system and re-discover the Interceptor 400 pressurized...
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576 Bell V-280 Valor
We talk with the chief engineer of the Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor program. In the news, the FAA...
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575 U.S. Army Golden Knights
Interviews with the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team and the crew chief of the T-38 Spirit...
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574 Airtime Videos
The new Airtime video series provides insights into innovators and disruptors, including Dale...
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573 Collings Foundation B-17
We discuss the crash of the Collings Foundation B-17 and present our interview with pilot Mac...
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