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Pilot Proficiency

ForeFlight Expands to European Market

Popular aviation app will be available in Europe starting this summer.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Apr 19th, 2018

ForeFlight’s mobile app will be introduced to the European market this summer.
News

NTSB Releases Details of Daytona Beach Accident

Piper wing failure points to metal fatigue.

By Rob Mark posted Apr 19th, 2018

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's flight school’s fleet of Piper Arrow training aircraft will remain grounded for the foreseeable future.
News

House Passes FAA Reauthorization Minus ATC Privatization

New legislation represents a bipartisan effort.

By Rob Mark posted Apr 19th, 2018

The U.S. House this week passed a long-term reauthorization of the FAA that excludes the controversial privatization of the nation's ATC.
News

Southwest Airlines Pilot Makes Exceptional Emergency Landing

Catastrophic engine failure leads to a diversion to Philadelphia.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Apr 18th, 2018

Southwest flight 1380 made an emergency diversion to the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) following catastrophic engine failure.

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Pilot Proficiency

Skimping on Preventive Maintenance Could be a Sign of Aviating Beyond Your Means

By Kim Rosenlof posted Apr 19th, 2018

Aircraft owners who routinely skip preventive maintenance actions may want to think hard about whether they can really afford their current aircraft.

Pilot Proficiency

ForeFlight Expands to European Market

Popular aviation app will be available in Europe starting this summer.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Apr 19th, 2018

ForeFlight’s mobile app will be introduced to the European market this summer.

Aircraft

Piper Introduces Diesel Seminole DX

The Garmin G1000 NXi-equipped twin announced at Aero Friedrichshafen is targeted at the growing market for trainers in Europe and Asia.

By Stephen Pope posted Apr 19th, 2018

Piper Aircraft will soon offer the Seminole DX, a diesel version of its PA-44.
Aircraft

Textron Announces Hemisphere Development Delay

Delay is expected to run 8-14 months.

By Rob Mark posted Apr 19th, 2018

Textron has halted work, at least temporarily, on its largest new business jet, the Silvercrest-powered Citation Hemisphere.
Pilot Proficiency

Pilot Attitudes in Training

How a few small changes in mindset can lead to much safer pilots.

By Meredith Holladay posted Apr 18th, 2018

How can flight instructors and students work together to put an end to poor decisions on the ground and in the air?
Aircraft

Global 7000 Wins Red Dot Product Design Award

Judging focused on innovation and functionality.

By Rob Mark posted Apr 17th, 2018

Global 7000 wins the Red Dot Award.

Aircraft

Active Winglets Available for CJ2 and CJ2+

Tamarack Aerospace Group gains another STC for its active winglets.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Apr 17th, 2018

Tamarack Aerospace Group achieved the Supplemental Type Certificate for its ATLAS Active Winglets for the Cessna Citation CJ2 and CJ2+.

Aircraft

New Free Weather Products Coming Soon to ADS-B Feed

Starting in June, GA pilots will have access to a whole host of additional FIS-B weather information.

By Stephen Pope posted Apr 17th, 2018

The FAA will soon begin broadcasting a number of weather advisories over the ADS-B feed.

The Best ANR Headsets

We evaluate the top-performing models to help you decide which best fits your needs and budget.

Aircraft

New Free Weather Products Coming Soon to ADS-B Feed

Starting in June, GA pilots will have access to a whole host of additional FIS-B weather information.

By Stephen Pope posted Apr 17th, 2018

The FAA will soon begin broadcasting a number of weather advisories over the ADS-B feed.
Aircraft

Inside Manny the Mooney's Much-Needed Paint Job

Truly immaculate protection.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Apr 16th, 2018

Manny, our beloved Mooney M20C, was in desperate need of a paint job.
Aircraft

Switchblade Sponsors Flying Car Forum at Sun ‘n Fun 2018

Samson Sky offers a cure for traffic congestion.

By Rob Mark posted Apr 12th, 2018

The Switchblade flying car will be a focus of Friday's Sun ‘n Fun festivities.
Aircraft

Updated Belite Chipper Arrives at Sun ‘n Fun 2018

Two-place STOL continues to evolve.

By Rob Mark posted Apr 12th, 2018

Belite Chipper kits can now include a metal-wing option.

Aircraft

Rotorvox Arrives at Sun ‘n Fun

New gyrocopter from Germany cruises at speeds up to 90 mph.

By Rob Mark posted Apr 11th, 2018

The Rotorvox C2A gyrocopter is making its U.S. debut this week at Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, Florida.
Aircraft

Piper Inks Massive Contracts for Training Airplanes

Legacy airplane manufacturer sees big growth in order book.

By Pia Bergqvist posted Apr 11th, 2018

Piper has seen strong success with sales of its training airplanes, including the Archer TX.
Aircraft

Virgin Galactic Spaceship Flies After Four-Year Hiatus

Richard Branson says his space tourism venture is “back on track.”

By Rob Mark posted Apr 10th, 2018

Founder Richard Branson called this flight a “key moment,” for Virgin Galactic.
Aircraft

NASA Chooses Lockheed Martin to Build Low-Boom X-Plane

Research could help change the ban against supersonic flight over land.

By Rob Mark posted Apr 5th, 2018

The newest X-plane will fly at speeds up to Mach 1.4.

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