The Latest from FLYING
Only Assumptions Can Be Made About What Took Down a Curtiss C-46 in Alaska
Shortly after the airplane named ‘Maid of Money’ took off in December 2000, snow began to fall, and winds picked up to 50 knots.
EASA Certifies Tecnam P2012 Traveller STOL Variant
FAA Approves Hylio Commercial Agricultural ‘Drone Swarm’ Exemption
NTSB Issues Dust Devil Safety Alert
When It’s Better to Have It and Not Need It
This 1998 Beechcraft B36TC Bonanza Is a Fast, Flexible ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Is a Medical Certificate Required for a Private Pilot Check Ride?
Chart Wise: Truckee-Tahoe RNAV (GPS)-A
Purdue Global and Questar III BOCES form Aviation Education Partnership
Walmart Partner DroneUp Introduces Autonomous Ecosystem
On the ‘Bax’ Foot: A Lifelong Writer Tackles the Spoken Word
Quelling nerves over a rare public speaking engagement sparks memories of legendary FLYING writer Gordon Baxter.
The Things We Men Pilots Do to Impress Women
Some reminders of what not to attempt when you want to ‘go see about a girl’ in your airplane.
Pilot Learns Something New Even on Familiar Route
Many lessons were still learned along with a good friend on a recent flight taken many times before.
TODAY'S TOP AIRCRAFTFORSALE PICK
This 1998 Beechcraft B36TC Bonanza Is a Fast, Flexible ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Turbocharging and a longer wing give this specialized Bonanza an advantage at altitude.
This 2019 Honda HA-420 HondaJet Elite Is a Feature-Packed ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Known for category-leading speed, the compact HondaJet outperforms some larger business aircraft.
This 1974 Cessna 182P Skylane Is an All-Around ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Known for performing a range of missions well, the Skylane is sought-after on the used market.
Buyer's Guides
Piston Performers
From singles to twins, there’s an airplane for everyone.
Turboprops: Power Up
Incredible capability and efficiency make the category shine.
Here’s a Look at Some Affordable Aviation Favorites
The light sport aircraft market sits poised for growth in the dawn of MOSAIC.
FLYING DESTINATIONS
Finding a Small World at a Florida Airpark
A pilot and his wife locate the small town feel and sense of community they’re searching for at Massey Ranch Airpark in Edgewater, Florida.
Chicks Take Over San Jose Mineta International
According to officials, baby chickens were the first ‘passengers’ to be offloaded at the airport.
FAA Boosts Infrastructure Funding at 71 U.S. Airports
The agency is awarding $110 million in grants for projects aimed at improving safety and capacity. Is your airport on the list?
WE FLY
Simulators
Reaching Uncharted Corners of the Globe in a Fokker F.VII
Ride along on a Microsoft Flight Simulator journey through history in one of the world’s first civilian airliners.
Redbird: Learning to Fly Has Gotten More Expensive
The cost of training for a private pilot license (PPL) this year will cost an average of $1,500 more than in 2023, according to the company’s survey findings.
Yawman Arrow Hand-Held Cockpit Released
The light and portable design travels well.
Air Compare
Air Compare: Meyers 200 vs. Navion
Both the Meyers 200 and Navion are beloved in their respective circles, so it’s really a matter of taste.
Air Compare: Piper Lance vs. Saratoga
Moving six seats from point A to point B as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Air Compare: Beechcraft A36 Bonanza vs. Bonanza V-tails
Differences between the V-tail and T-tail Bonanza versions exist and are significant enough to show up on a comparative level.
US Aviation Academy Is Innovating Industry Education
Aviation, for all its advances in technology, is a uniquely hands-on industry that requires personal interaction between pilots, mechanics, dispatchers, and their aircraft. But that
Surviving Cancer as a Pilot
A cancer diagnosis introduces a level of complexity to the FAA medical certification process that you likely have not experienced before.
Returning to Flight After a Heart Attack
Recovering from a heart attack can take time and needs to be well documented to assure the FAA that the significant risk to flight has passed. With that properly done, and with a full recovery, there is no reason you can’t return to flying either professionally or for fun.
Pass the Vision Portion of Your Medical
From our partners at Pacific Health, Inc. | CLAROXAN® CREATED CONTENT CRISP. SHARP. CLEAR. – CLAROXAN ADVANCED A big part of being able to pass
FAA Approves Hylio Commercial Agricultural ‘Drone Swarm’ Exemption
The Texas-based manufacturer asked for the exemption to help it make drone aerial application economically viable.
jets
Trappier to Lead Dassault Corporate in 2025
Jets: Reaching the Service Ceiling
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Aviation Real Estate
Finding a Small World at a Florida Airpark
A pilot and his wife locate the small town feel and sense of community they’re searching for at Massey Ranch Airpark in Edgewater, Florida.
Seeking to Silo in Montana
The Silo House fly-in vacation rental in Montana’s Flathead Valley offers runway access and proximity to Glacier National Park.