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News
FAA Completes Installation of Baseline ADS-B Equipment
Agency says system ready for January 2020 deadline.
By Rob MarkOctober 14, 2019
News
AOPA’s Air Safety Institute Releases 28th Nall GA Accident Analysis
Three quarters of all accidents were caused by some pilot action or inaction.
By Rob MarkOctober 14, 2019
Aircraft
NASA’s First All-Electric Aircraft Delivered for Testing
The X-57 will be NASA’s first crewed “X-plane” in two decades.
By Dan PimentelOctober 14, 2019
Training
So You've Started Flight Training: Sky Rules
Here are the regulations you need to know as a pilot.
By Julie BoatmanOctober 11, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
Accident Analysis Compels Pilots to Check Fuel
How can you tell if jet-A mixes in with avgas?
By Julie BoatmanOctober 10, 2019
News
Miracle Flights Announces Free Flights Program for Veterans
New outreach program launched with help from a decorated U.S. Navy Seal.
By Dan PimentelOctober 10, 2019
News
New $273M International Airport Opens in North Dakota
Williston Basin International Airport to replace decades-old Sloulin Field.
By Dan PimentelOctober 9, 2019
Avionics
uAvionix Buys MFD Developer AeroVonics
Purchase adds the cockpit display business to uAvionix’s portfolio.
By Rob MarkOctober 9, 2019
Training
To Go Part 61 or Part 141?
Which is the best for you?
By Flying StaffOctober 9, 2019
Training
A Flight Instructor's Bedside Manner
A pilot determines the pace of his instruction.
By Ben YoungerOctober 8, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
The Dangers of a Rejected Takeoff
Is survival a combination of skill and luck?
By Rob MarkOctober 8, 2019
News
KLM Celebrates 100 Years of Flying—as KLM
The Dutch airline set a record with the DC-2 and now flies the latest Boeing and Airbus designs.
By Julie BoatmanOctober 8, 2019
News
Massive Recruitment Effort at WAI Girls in Aviation Day
Aviation career paths available now for women highlighted at worldwide events.
By Dan PimentelOctober 8, 2019
News
Rob Holland Wins U.S. National Aerobatic Championships
Aerobatic performer scores his ninth consecutive trophy.
By Pia BergqvistOctober 7, 2019
Aircraft
Flying the L-39 Albatross
Training to fly aerobatics in the ultimate personal jet warbird.
By Alex KowtunOctober 7, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
Slow Down Your Flying
When haste leads to the loss of a fuel cap.
By Kenneth WilsonOctober 3, 2019
News
B-17 "Nine-O-Nine" Crashes in Connecticut
The legendary airplane was operated by the Collings Foundation.
By Julie BoatmanOctober 3, 2019
News
NTSB Questions Both FAA and Boeing Assumptions on 737 Max
Board seeks better pilot responses to multiple flight deck warnings.
By Rob MarkOctober 3, 2019
Training
Four Big Failures: An Instructor’s Take on Improving Safety
Why don’t airline pilots suffer the same accident causes as GA pilots?
By Julie BoatmanOctober 3, 2019
Training
CloudAhoy’s CFI Assistant Improves Flight Evaluations
Make your instructor’s life easier with this flight tracking app’s new Pro version.
By Pia BergqvistOctober 3, 2019
News
NBAA Announces 2019 List of “40 Under 40” Young Professionals
Emerging leaders to be honored at NBAA-BACE October 22-23 in Las Vegas.
By Dan PimentelOctober 3, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
Flying Into Sun 'n Fun
A stowaway cat leads to an interesting flight.
By Les AbendOctober 1, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
Reverse Weather Briefing
How to see the big weather picture.
By Bret KoebbeOctober 1, 2019
News
ICAO Marks 40th Assembly Opening with Protests, Progress
The triennial meeting of the global aviation agency takes place in Montreal through October 4.
By Julie BoatmanOctober 1, 2019
News
Kansas Air Tour 2019 Reaches More Than 1,000 Students
The annual event saw 53 aircraft fly around the state this year.
By Julie BoatmanOctober 1, 2019
News
Kings Inducted into NAHF at Colorado Enshrinement Ceremony
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum hosts the 2019 Induction Dinner.
By Dan PimentelOctober 1, 2019
News
Two Former NTSB Experts Create the “Flight Safety Detectives” Podcast
The new show will dig into all aspects of aviation.
By Rob MarkSeptember 27, 2019
Careers
One Pilot's Adventurous Life
Sylvia Grandstaff has woven an interesting career.
By Sam WeigelSeptember 26, 2019
Aircraft
Latest U.S. Air Force Trainer Honors Tuskegee Airmen
Boeing’s T-X emerges as the red-tailed T-7A Red Hawk.
By Pia BergqvistSeptember 26, 2019
Aircraft
Texas Aircraft’s Colt S-LSA Receives FAA ASTM Certification
Interest is high for the modern Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA).
By Dan PimentelSeptember 26, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
Reminiscing on Flight Manuals
A home improvement project leads to reorganization and reflection.
By Dick KarlSeptember 25, 2019
Aircraft
Cirrus Unveils TRAC Series of Flight Training Aircraft
New fleet addition features a lot of technology standard on other Cirrus airplanes.
By Rob MarkSeptember 25, 2019
News
DOT Announces Nearly $1 Billion in AIP Infrastructure Grants
Improvement funding goes to 354 airports in 44 states.
By Dan PimentelSeptember 25, 2019
Aircraft
Textron Aviation’s Flagship Longitude Receives FAA Type Certification
The Longitude received the most robust testing of a Cessna Citation to date.
By Rob MarkSeptember 24, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
The Unknown in the Machine
What evil lurks in the heart of an airplane?
By Peter GarrisonSeptember 24, 2019
News
D-Day Squadron Plans “Into Flight Once More”
The documentary film tells the story of the commemoration last summer.
By Julie BoatmanSeptember 24, 2019
Training
Blue Line Aviation Expands Flight Training In North Carolina
The new $13-million facility plans include hangar space and a restaurant.
By Julie BoatmanSeptember 23, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
Sunday's Aviation Characters
A fly-in features splendid people and great airplanes.
By Martha LunkenSeptember 23, 2019
News
Winglets Responsible for 10 Billion Gallons of Fuel Saved
API’s patented technology now flying on nearly 9,000 aircraft worldwide.
By Dan PimentelSeptember 23, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
Aviation Gags
Great practical jokes in aviation history.
By David MametSeptember 19, 2019
Aircraft
Textron Celebrates 50 Years Since Citation’s Inaugural Flight
More than 7,500 Citations have been built to date.
By Rob MarkSeptember 19, 2019
Aircraft
U.S. Aircraft Expo Heads to Santa Ana
See scores of piston products at the John Wayne–Orange County Airport this weekend.
By Pia BergqvistSeptember 19, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
Hazardous Attitude on Checkouts
Who needs a checkout? You do.
By Matthew WallaceSeptember 18, 2019
Training
A “Momentous Time” for Kent State’s Aeronautics Program
New facility and airline partnerships announced for fall semester.
By Dan PimentelSeptember 18, 2019
Aircraft
ZeroAvia HyFlyer Gains Funding
The hydrogen-cell-powered airplane gets a line on $3.3 million.
By Julie BoatmanSeptember 18, 2019
News
Good News, Bad News: Reno Air Races 2019
2019 sees surprises in top classes as STOL Drag turns into a new race class.
By Pia BergqvistSeptember 17, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
General Contractor
When you become your own aircraft facilitator.
By Ben YoungerSeptember 17, 2019
News
Gulfstream Expands its Facilities Footprint
The company opens new MRO space in Savannah, Appleton.
By Julie BoatmanSeptember 17, 2019
News
Draco Lost in Takeoff Accident
The popular bright-red turbine-powered Wilga was totaled, but the pilot and passengers walked away unharmed.
By Pia BergqvistSeptember 17, 2019
Training
Holt Lindenberger Created a Different Kind of Flying Career
His new life is perfect for the adventurer in him.
By Rob MarkSeptember 16, 2019
Careers
Aircraft Electronics Association Launches New Jobs Board
Revamped job listing board to benefit both employers and job seekers.
By Dan PimentelSeptember 16, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
Shattered Spine, Unbreakable Spirit
Adventure athlete Grant Korgan overcomes a bad accident to become a pilot.
By Grant KorganSeptember 12, 2019
Avionics
A Beacon's Tale
Installing the uAvionix ADS-B solution.
By Peter GarrisonSeptember 12, 2019
News
End of an Era: Red Bull Air Race Wraps Up
Matt Hall stands at the top of the podium for the final RBAR World Championship.
By Pia BergqvistSeptember 12, 2019
Gear
Sporty’s Debuts New Handheld Radio
The PJ2 makes communications easy with a standard headset.
By Julie BoatmanSeptember 11, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
How Flying Builds Habits for Success
A great reason to encourage prospective pilots.
By Martha KingSeptember 11, 2019
News
FirePoint Contest Invites Students to Design the U.S. Army’s Next Drone
Winner will partner with Army Futures Command and leading aerospace companies.
By Rob MarkSeptember 11, 2019
News
NTSB Holds Part 135 Flight Operations Roundtable in Alaska
Panel discussions address what NTSB says are too many preventable accidents.
By Dan PimentelSeptember 11, 2019
News
Dassault Aviation Names New DFJ CEO
The board named Thierry Betbeze head of Dassault Falcon Jet.
By Julie BoatmanSeptember 10, 2019
Training
NTSB Issues Final Report on 2018 Daytona Beach Accident
Fatigue cracking caused Piper Arrow wing to separate in flight.
By Rob MarkSeptember 10, 2019
News
Tropic Ocean Airways Commits Company to Post-Dorian Effort
Fort Lauderdale floatplane airline is ferrying people and goods in and out of stricken areas.
By Rob MarkSeptember 9, 2019
Careers
More Than One Way to an Aviation Career
Two flight instructors take divergent paths.
By Sam WeigelSeptember 9, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
A Unique Approach: Flagstaff ILS/LOC Runway 21
The approach presents challenges inherent to the high-altitude airport.
By Rob Mark and Jason BlairSeptember 9, 2019
News
American Airlines Retires Last of Legendary MD-80 Fleet
26 “Mad Dogs” get massive sendoff after decades of service.
By Dan PimentelSeptember 9, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
The Golden Age of Traffic Reporting
An "Eye in the Sky"?
By Martha LunkenSeptember 5, 2019
Training
APS Announces UPRT Course for ICAO Member Regulators and Aviation Inspectors
Training includes four different course options.
By Rob MarkSeptember 5, 2019
News
Los Angeles 99s Fight to Save Santa Monica Airport’s Compass Rose
Historic airport landmark is in jeopardy of being destroyed along with the runway.
By Pia BergqvistSeptember 5, 2019
Avionics
Garmin G1000H NXi Bell 407GXi Obtains IFR Certification
The advanced flight deck delivers performance in degraded weather conditions.
By Julie BoatmanSeptember 5, 2019
News
Rescue Organizations Get Ready for Bahamas Relief
Hurricane Dorian left destruction behind on the islands.
By Julie BoatmanSeptember 4, 2019
Training
Embry-Riddle Incoming Class Largest Ever for University
Highest percentage of female students also sets new school record.
By Dan PimentelSeptember 4, 2019
News
Florida, Atlantic Coast Prepares for Hurricane Dorian
The storm gained strength over the weekend, stalling in its trajectory towards the coast.
By Julie BoatmanSeptember 3, 2019
News
Wichita State University Adds Internships to its Innovation Campus
Textron Aviation, Spirit AeroSystems are among the participating companies.
By Julie BoatmanSeptember 3, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
What Makes a Debatable Risk?
The pilot of a Cessna 340 crashes after takeoff in fog.
By Peter GarrisonAugust 30, 2019
News
Reno Promises Exciting Lineup of Events and Races
NCAR kicks off next week with a new STOL Drag Racing Demonstration.
By Pia BergqvistAugust 30, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
Evolution of Medical and Flying Careers
A lot has changed over the past 50 years in both professions.
By Dick KarlAugust 30, 2019
Avionics
Garmin to Supply Avionics for Bye’s eFlyer 2
The G3X Touch will complement the cockpit of the all-electric airplane.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 29, 2019
Aircraft
NOAA Orders Gulfstream G550 For Hurricane Hunter Fleet
The new jet will join a fleet of nine aircraft.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 29, 2019
Aircraft
A Novel Type of Engine Design
Putting the engine inside the turbocharger?
By Peter GarrisonAugust 29, 2019
News
Who Was Charlie Bock?
An unsung combat and test pilot flies west.
By Pia BergqvistAugust 29, 2019
Pilot Proficiency
Engine Trouble on a Nighttime Check Run
A propeller due for an overhaul makes for a valuable lesson.
By John JacksonAugust 28, 2019
News
Known Crewmember Program Requiring Uniform On Hold
Crew would have to be in uniform to use TSA’s special security line.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 28, 2019
Training
Learn to Fly: Piston Aircraft
Learning to fly a single-engine piston-powered airplane starts your journey.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 28, 2019
Training
Learn to Fly: Light Sport Aircraft
Learning to fly light sport aircraft—or ultralights—opens up an affordable world.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 28, 2019
Training
Learn to Fly: Rotorcraft
Learning to fly rotorcraft takes you places other aircraft just can’t go.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 28, 2019
Training
Learn to Fly: Turboprop Aircraft
Learning to fly a turboprop takes you the next step up.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 28, 2019
Training
Learn to Fly: Drones and UAS
Learning to fly drones gives you the tools to range far afield—without leaving your current position.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 28, 2019
Training
Learn to Fly: Gliders
Learning to fly gliders exposes you to a different way of looking at the world.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 28, 2019
Training
Learn to Fly: Jets
Learning to fly a jet paves the way to your career—or faster personal travel.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 28, 2019
News
Captain Al Haynes of United Flight 232 Takes Final Flight
The pilot who led a crew that saved 184 lives has died in Seattle.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 27, 2019
News
NTSB Report Describes Recent Earnhardt Latitude Landing Accident
While all aboard escaped serious harm, the airplane was almost completely destroyed.
By Rob MarkAugust 27, 2019
Aircraft
Bearhawk Launches Two-Seat Taildragger
The Bearhawk Companion features side-by-side seating.
By Pia BergqvistAugust 27, 2019
News
Zonta Presents Amelia Earhart Fellowships to 30 Women
The organization has awarded more than $10.3 million in fellowships.
By Rob MarkAugust 26, 2019
News
Rare Pyrocumulonimbus Clouds Sighted in Washington
NASA researchers record cloud phenomena from wildfire.
By Pia BergqvistAugust 22, 2019
News
iPreFlight Genesis Delivers High-Performance App
The iPad-based app aims at small corporate flight departments.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 22, 2019
Training
GAMA Launches 2020 Aviation Design Challenge for High Schools
The program emphasize STEM concepts in aviation.
By Julie BoatmanAugust 22, 2019
News
WAI Receives $15,000 Grant from the ISTAT Foundation
Fresh source will fund Girls in Aviation Day and Aviation for Girls magazine.
By Rob MarkAugust 22, 2019
Training
U.S. Air Force and Civil Air Patrol Help Tackle the Pilot Shortage
Cadet Wings program helps pilots earn their private certificate.
By Rob MarkAugust 20, 2019
Aircraft
FAA Certifies Tecnam P2012 Traveller
Deliveries to Cape Air to begin soon.
By Rob MarkAugust 20, 2019
News
NTSB Releases Details from Dale Earnhardt Jr. Crash
Bounced landing preceded Citation Latitude runway excursion.
By Pia BergqvistAugust 20, 2019
News
First Female Pilot Flies the F-35B
U.S. Marine Capt. Anneliese Satz flies single-seat supersonic STOVL stealth fighter.
By Pia BergqvistAugust 20, 2019