Meg Godlewski

Here’s how to keep track of a storm’s movement and its impact on airport operations with a few keystrokes.

The I Hart Flying Foundation awarded $35,000 toward the flight training costs of five aspiring female pilots.

Hurricane Ian temporarily shutdown operations at several Florida airports, including Naples Municipal Airport (KAPF).

We were about to turn base to final at the non-towered airport when another pilot reported he was on final — but a few miles out. I didn’t see him. Chapter 1 of the FAA’s Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3C) notes that all pilots should practice the concept of see and avoid other traffic.

When stories about hurricanes damaging airports appear, one of the first questions asked is, “Why didn’t the pilots move their aircraft?” The answer is often they did—but the storm changed direction. Such was the case in 2004 when Hurricane Charley bore down on Florida.

At approximately 7:10 a.m. Eviation Aircraft’s Alice, the largest fully electric aircraft of its kind thus far, climbed into the peach-colored sky. There was a collective holding of breath until the aircraft had moved past the media viewing area and ran out of usable runway as it climbed—then the cheers began.

One of the rules for pilots is that they need to be familiar with all available information prior to a flight (FAR 91.103). The gear you carry in your flight bag should reflect this—prepare for the plan, and plan for the unexpected.

The third time was not the charm for NASA, as the September 27 launch for the Artemis I rocket and Orion spacecraft has been scrubbed as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida.

The Federal Aviation Regulations/Aeronautical Information Manual (FAR/AIM) is a reference tool. It’s intimidating to look at, but the good news is that you don’t have to commit each individual entry to memory.

These airports attract pilots and rocket scientists alike.