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Training
What to Expect: Your First Lesson
Make your introduction into aviation a soaring success.
By Pia BergqvistFebruary 27, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Leading Edge: Magenta
Students, not children.
By Ben YoungerFebruary 27, 2020
News
Trans States Airlines Will Shut Down By The End Of 2020
CEO cites pilot shortage as one of the airline’s problems.
By Rob MarkFebruary 27, 2020
News
Superior Air Parts Responds to Crankshaft NPRM
The proposed AD calls for removal of crankshafts for certain Lycoming and SAP engines.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 27, 2020
Avionics
GA Avionics Sales Break $3 Billion in 2019
AEA reports total avionics sales saw continued strong growth last year.
By Pia BergqvistFebruary 27, 2020
Aircraft
The Stahr of Aviation Airbrush Artists
There are paint designs for airplanes, and then there are John Stahr’s designs.
By Dan PimentelFebruary 27, 2020
Training
How to Choose the Right Flight School
A training organization can make or break your training.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 25, 2020
News
Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematics pioneer, dies at 101
The trailblazer’s calculations enabled the first moonwalk.
By Molly Glick/Popular ScienceFebruary 25, 2020
News
Planning in Full Force to Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of WWII’s End
The May 2020 event will feature warbirds on parade over Washington, D.C.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 25, 2020
Training
FSANA Asks Pilot Examiners for Help Clearing Test Backlog
The FAA has fewer than 1,000 DPEs nationwide.
By Rob MarkFebruary 25, 2020
News
Remote ATC Testing to Begin at Northern Colorado Regional Airport
New mobile tower is first phase of eventual remote tower service.
By Dan PimentelFebruary 25, 2020
News
EAA Hosts First Winter Flight Fest
The new event combines Family Flight Fest and the Skiplane Fly-In.
By Jason McDowellFebruary 25, 2020
News
GAMA Shows GA Shipments, Billings Up for 2019
Themes include GA’s economic impact, certification and sustainability.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 20, 2020
Training
Your License to Fly
How long does it take? What does it cost?
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 20, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Chartwise: PDK RNAV (GPS) Y Runway 21L
When winds blow south or west, look for this approach.
By Rob Mark and Jason BlairFebruary 20, 2020
Avionics
New uAvionix tailBeaconX Meets Requirements for International Travel
As with earlier uAvionix products, tailBeaconX uses existing aircraft mountings and power sources.
By Rob MarkFebruary 20, 2020
News
NASA Will Soon Begin the Search for New Astronauts
The space agency plans to land the first woman on the moon by 2024.
By Rob MarkFebruary 20, 2020
Avionics
Major Update to Garmin’s Pilot App Incorporates Pro IFR Tools
Garmin also added models to its GFC 500 autopilot STC.
By Dan PimentelFebruary 19, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Aftermath: Undetermined Reasons
When an accident’s cause is not easily found.
By Peter GarrisonFebruary 18, 2020
News
Flying’s Editors’ Choice Awards Celebrate 2019’s Success
The aircraft and products will compete for Flying’s 2020 Innovation Award.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 18, 2020
Aircraft
Gulfstream’s G700 Completes First Flight Four Months After Vegas Unveiling
Flight used a blend of sustainable fuel and traditional jet-A.
By Rob MarkFebruary 18, 2020
Aircraft
FAA Releases AD on Cirrus Vision Jet
Company reports compliance with previous SB tops 97 percent.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 18, 2020
Training
Sporty’s Joins Up with Patty Wagstaff on Aerobatics Course
The crisp, new program guides pilots into the world of aerobatic flying.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 18, 2020
Training
AVIAA Adds Citation Simulator Training Through LOFT Partnership
The global purchasing organization expands with additional Citation training.
By Dan PimentelFebruary 18, 2020
News
Cirrus Parachute Saves Wisconsin Couple
Aircraft crashed in a heavily wooded area near Aspen.
By Rob MarkFebruary 13, 2020
Training
ATP and SkyWest Enhance Tuition Reimbursement Program
The cooperative program provides financial assistance to qualifying students.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 13, 2020
Training
Delaware State University Aviation Honors Tuskegee Legacy
The growing program has taken delivery of 8 Vulcanair V1.0s.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 13, 2020
News
FAA’s Data Comm Tower Service Now Available at 62 U.S. Airports
As part of NextGen, Data Comm is saving time for crews flying equipped aircraft.
By Dan PimentelFebruary 13, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Pilot’s Discretion: The iPad Proficiency Check
Staying current with the MVP in your flight bag.
By Bret KoebbeFebruary 12, 2020
Training
The Path To The Sky
Our step-by-step guide to becoming a pilot.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 12, 2020
News
NTSB Updates on Kobe Bryant Accident
A ground camera captured an image of the helicopter entering the clouds.
By Rob MarkFebruary 11, 2020
Aircraft
Pilatus Finalizes Rough Field Certification for PC-24 Bizjet
Super Versatile Jet can now land on grass, wet earth and snow.
By Pia BergqvistFebruary 11, 2020
News
Women in Aviation Appoints New CEO
Allison McKay was VP for Helicopter Association International Foundation.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 11, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
ILAFFT: Jackie’s Last Flight
Lessons from a life sharing the air.
By Dan RichardFebruary 11, 2020
Training
An Invitation To Fly
From someone who once stood in your shoes.
By Gregg MaryniakFebruary 11, 2020
News
General Aviation is Alive and Well at Triple Tree Aerodrome
South Carolina’s jewel of an airfield will be busy in 2020.
By Dan PimentelFebruary 10, 2020
News
New Zealand and Wisk Sign MOU for Autonomous Air Taxi Trial
Wisk was created through a partnership with The Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk Corporation.
By Rob MarkFebruary 6, 2020
Training
United Selects FlightSafety Academy for Aviate Program
The academy takes on part of pilot development for the airline.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 6, 2020
Aircraft
In Depth: George Bye
The founder of Bye Aerospace goes electric where no airplane has gone before.
By Dan PimentelFebruary 6, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Three Green, No Red: The Dutchman
On mnemonics and Morse code.
By David MametFebruary 6, 2020
News
NBAA’s Emerging Leaders Conference to Highlight Young Professionals
As the future of the aviation industry, Young Professionals to meet in Orlando.
By Dan PimentelFebruary 5, 2020
News
Honeywell Releases 2020 Helicopter Purchase Outlook
The turbine-powered helicopter market soldiers forward at a measured pace.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 5, 2020
News
Robinson Sees Softening, Then Rebound in Sales
While 2019 sales went down, 2020 is off to a strong start.
By Julie BoatmanFebruary 4, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Taking Wing: Big Sky Country
Taking on the great American air trip.
By Sam WeigelFebruary 4, 2020
Training
Young Eagles Gives More Than 2.2 Million Rides
Young people hopped aboard hot air balloons, helicopters and business jets.
By Rob MarkFebruary 4, 2020
Aircraft
Enhanced Embraer Phenom 300 Gets a Speed Boost
Brazilian airplane maker improves cockpit and cabin for light bizjet.
By Pia BergqvistFebruary 4, 2020
Aircraft
Low & Slow In Reno
The National Championship Air Races bring in STOL Drag.
By Pia BergqvistFebruary 3, 2020
Aircraft
Spanish Air Force Buys 24 Pilatus PC-21s and Training System
The Pilatus next-generation trainer is just one part of a larger training system.
By Dan PimentelFebruary 3, 2020
Aircraft
Technicalities: Piggybacks and Parasites
One good airplane deserves another.
By Peter GarrisonJanuary 30, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Unusual Attitudes: The Circle Is Unbroken
Remembering aviation friends.
By Martha LunkenJanuary 30, 2020
News
Aviation Insurance Market Heats Up
Premiums rise across the board—but owners can mitigate the changes.
By Julie BoatmanJanuary 30, 2020
News
What We Know About the Kobe Bryant Accident
Area near the accident was shrouded in thick fog.
By Rob MarkJanuary 30, 2020
Training
Universal Flight Concepts Adds To Tecnam Fleet
The training organization serves Baylor University’s flight program.
By Julie BoatmanJanuary 30, 2020
Aircraft
Keeping America’s Largest Vintage Biplane Rides Fleet Flying
Waldo Wright’s barnstorming biplanes are still hard at work.
By Dan PimentelJanuary 29, 2020
Aircraft
Cessna 172: Still Relevant Today?
Is there a place in GA’s future for the most popular airplane of all time? We fly it and tell all.
By Isabel Goyer and Flying StaffJanuary 29, 2020
Training
ATP Requirements for Your Certificate
Here is how you can achieve the highest level of pilot certification.
By Pia Bergqvist and Flying StaffJanuary 29, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Gear Up: A Gathering of Citations
The Citation Jet Pilots Convention proves a worthy event.
By Dick KarlJanuary 28, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Leading Edge: Act As If
A return to active pilot status.
By Ben YoungerJanuary 28, 2020
News
Montebello Captures the Magic of Winter Flying
The annual ski fly-in draws pilots from all over Canada.
By Julie BoatmanJanuary 28, 2020
Training
FlightSafety Announces New Level D Helicopter Simulators for Training Centers
New simulators coming to centers in Colorado and Louisiana.
By Rob MarkJanuary 28, 2020
Aircraft
Bearhawk Delivers First Two-Seat Companions
The first two kits have arrived at the customers’ doorsteps.
By Pia BergqvistJanuary 28, 2020
Aircraft
Boom Supersonic Partnership Bringing XB-1 Flight Tests to Mojave
Flight Research to provide XB-1 Flight Test support in “Supersonic Corridor.”
By Dan PimentelJanuary 27, 2020
Training
Training for a Turbine Transition
Which method is the best for you?
By Dick KarlJanuary 23, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Aftermath: Between Procedure and Instinct
Doing what comes naturally as a pilot includes making mistakes.
By Peter GarrisonJanuary 23, 2020
News
Raytheon to Advance the FAA’s Air Traffic Terminal Automation System
System is integral to the modernization of the nation’s airspace.
By Rob MarkJanuary 23, 2020
Avionics
Avidyne Launches Helios for Rotorcraft
The dzus-mounted FMS for helicopters progresses towards certification.
By Julie BoatmanJanuary 23, 2020
Aircraft
FAA Certifies G5000 Avionics Update for Learjet Aircraft
Garmin’s avionics suite will be standard on the Bombardier Learjet 75 Liberty.
By Dan PimentelJanuary 23, 2020
Training
Kris Dahlke, First Officer at PSA
A new airline pilot learns the importance of having options.
By Rob MarkJanuary 22, 2020
News
Sporty’s Announces Second Richard Collins Writing Prize
A $2,500 cash award will go to a talented young author.
By Rob MarkJanuary 22, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Sky Kings: We’re Not Nearly As Lost
Technology sweeping over aviation keeps us on track.
By Martha KingJanuary 21, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Chartwise: Gaithersburg, Maryland (GAI) RNAV (GPS) - A
A great alternative when flying into the Washington DC-metro area.
By Rob Mark and Jason BlairJanuary 21, 2020
News
SpaceX Crew Dragon Takes Another Step Toward Flying Astronauts
Elon Musk’s space venture completes launch escape testing for manned spaceship.
By Pia BergqvistJanuary 21, 2020
News
Business Aviation Leaders And Sustainable Aviation Fuel Meet in Davos
NBAA calls for serious efforts to roll out SAFs as a replacement for standard Jet-A.
By Rob MarkJanuary 21, 2020
Training
ACE Breaks Ground on $4.6-Million Project Skylab Center in Lakeland
The new facility at KLAL will add capacity to all growing ACE programs.
By Dan PimentelJanuary 21, 2020
Sponsored Content
A Structured Approach to Becoming a Commercial Pilot
Skyler Shaffer finds her stride as an instructor in L3Harris Flight Academy’s comprehensive program.
By Flying StaffJanuary 21, 2020
Aircraft
Joby Aviation Gets Infusion from Toyota for eVTOL
The all-electric VTOL is designed to take off and land quietly.
By Julie BoatmanJanuary 17, 2020
News
MIT Produces Aviation-Grade Composites With No Ovens or Autoclaves
New research into carbon nanotube film may simplify aerospace manufacturing.
By Dan PimentelJanuary 16, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
ILAFFT: Panic Over the Pacific
When it’s all bark and no bite.
By Bernhard WolfJanuary 16, 2020
Aircraft
Piston to Turbine Transition
When you’re considering the big step up.
By Rob MarkJanuary 16, 2020
News
Heli-Expo 2020 Set to Showcase the Latest in Rotorcraft
Helicopter Association International’s annual show is in Anaheim January 27-30.
By Julie BoatmanJanuary 16, 2020
Aircraft
Mexico Still Trying to Sell the Presidential Boeing
The slightly used VIP jet is now going for a bargain basement price.
By Rob MarkJanuary 16, 2020
Avionics
A Round-Dial Replacement, Really
Garmin debuts a drop-in replacement instrument, the GI 275.
By Julie BoatmanJanuary 15, 2020
News
Boeing’s Calhoun Faces a Host of Issues
Skeptics wonder if Calhoun is the best person to fix what ails the aerospace giant.
By Rob MarkJanuary 14, 2020
Training
FAA Seeks Pilot Input on Exams
A webinar also delivers info on new testing process.
By Julie BoatmanJanuary 14, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Living Vicariously—and Safely
Learning from the errors of others.
By Peter GarrisonJanuary 14, 2020
Aircraft
Airbus Investment in Mobile Surpasses $1 Billion
The 275 aerospace jobs in Alabama will result from a production rate increase.
By Dan PimentelJanuary 13, 2020
Aircraft
Texas Aircraft’s First Colt SL Delivered to Florida Customer
The new aircraft sports a Florida Gator livery.
By Rob MarkJanuary 13, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Get Stoke
There are few bad days in the airplane—and none at Oshkosh.
By Ben YoungerJanuary 9, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Aftermath: At Pilot’s Discretion
A simple ILS approach ends in an unexplained disaster.
By Peter GarrisonJanuary 9, 2020
Training
A Twin Achievement
Sisters earn their private pilot certificates on the same day.
By Julie BoatmanJanuary 9, 2020
Aircraft
Hyundai’s Vision for Urban Air Mobility Unveiled at CES
Newest personal air vehicle will be autonomously controlled.
By Rob MarkJanuary 9, 2020
Aircraft
DarkAero’s Composite Kitplane to Flight Test in Spring 2020
Wisconsin’s Karl Brothers planning big things for DarkAero in 2020.
By Dan PimentelJanuary 9, 2020
Sponsored Content
Aviation Academy of America
Aviation Academy of America delivers first-class flight training at two campuses; one located in New Braunfels and one in Houston.
By Aviation Academy of AmericaJanuary 8, 2020
Avionics
Garmin Releases GTN 650Xi and GTN 750Xi Navigators
The multifunction units are a slide-in replacement for predecessor models.
By Julie BoatmanJanuary 8, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
It Was a Very Good Logbook
Sweet memories from the pages of an old one.
By Martha LunkenJanuary 7, 2020
Pilot Proficiency
Chart Wise: Van Nuys LDA-C
A basket-full of tips on the unique LDA class of approaches.
By Rob Mark and Jason BlairJanuary 7, 2020
Aircraft
Jump Aero to Develop eVTOL for First Responders
The start-up company aims to optimize electric aircraft for a special niche.
By Julie BoatmanJanuary 7, 2020
News
Registration Opens for 2020 Air Race Classic
The all-women’s cross-country race celebrates its 44th year.
By Julie BoatmanJanuary 7, 2020
News
Last Year Was Good For Airline Safety Despite Boeing Issues
Accident rate calculated at one in 2 million flights.
By Rob MarkJanuary 7, 2020
Aircraft
Rolls-Royce Zero Emissions Airplane to Make Record Speed Run
The ACCEL all-electric airplane is planned to fly in Spring 2020.
By Dan PimentelJanuary 6, 2020