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Big piston radial engines from the 1940s, ‘50s—and through today—require careful
attention during startup.

Q: Is it possible to identify the typical sequence during which snow will fall in the Midwest versus an area prone to receiving lake effect snow? It seems snow pellets or sleet/ice pellets appear before flakes in some circumstances. A: Outside of large hailstones, the precipitation type that gets reported at the surface depends entirely […]

We clarify a common confusion regarding the logging of nighttime landings.

An aviation meteorologist explains why troughs are important enough to depict on prog charts.

Aviation’s version of the Ginger-versus-Mary-Ann debate, pilots have strong opinions about their undercarriage.

Knowledgeable groups known as type clubs can provide a plethora of information about specific types of aircraft.

We offer tips for making your family visit a memorable one—planting the seeds for a future love of GA.

While the financial assistance in place for young adults is somewhat clearer—in terms of student loans and other scholarships and stipends—it is a little murkier for those of us who

Q: I’d like to complete my private pilot certificate—I’m disabled with my left foot shortened by 7 cm following a minor accident in 2007, with both hands and feet still in perfect condition. Is there any flight school available to pursue my dream? A: The short answer to your question is yes, there are flight […]

We see huge leaps in automotive engine technology, but GA piston engines appear to retain 1950s technology mainly due to three drivers: market, oversight, and need.