Pilot Proficiency

Learn different ways to beat the heat as you take to the skies this summer.

A FLYING reader asks our A&P author if using these fuel treatments will help their aircraft.

Whether you’re in meteorology school or ground school, the tornado undoubtedly captures the attention. I’ve often noticed how a room goes silent when a conversation about this topic begins. Popular weather articles describe the tornado in terms of collisions between the air masses, jet streams, and fronts, and then go on to describe how to […]

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A FLYING reader who hasn’t flown in a while asks if they can get his flying privileges back if they take these medications.

A FLYING user has sticker shock. Why is it happening?

The change in location creates a permanent spot for continuing education.

Like many other professions, preparation and luck play a big role.

We explain how someone taking insulin and wants to fly possibly can.

There’s no phenomena that shapes the flying experience quite like wind. It’s almost always present in some form. A crosswind makes for tricky landings, a gusty wind brings a bumpy flight, and a strong tailwind buys you an extra 15 minutes at your destination. It makes sense that this temperamental, fickle element should get an […]