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Sometimes simulator trips can be just as surprising as real-life and this Microsoft Flight Simulator journey to Norway was no exception.

A DUI doesn’t have to prevent or end your flying career. However, flying and landing safely can require every ounce of mental and physical capacity which requires clear, sober decision making. Any alcohol related arrest will raise concern over potential alcohol or substance abuse and needs to be addressed.

Cirrus Certifies SR10 Trainer Cirrus has obtained U.S. type certification for a new trainer but it doesn’t seem likely it will produce the SR10 in the U.S. anytime soon. The type certificate was filed in April of 2023 but Cirrus spokeswoman Ivey McIver told AVweb the company has not pursued a production certificate, largely because […]

Isn’t taxiing supposed to be one of the “easy parts” of being a pilot? At first glance, it might appear that taxiing an aircraft is much, much easier than flying it. A non-pilot might think, “There are really easy-to-read signs, just like on streets, right? You turn left, turn right, stop. Just like a car, […]

The NTSB has released its preliminary report on the accident that killed AOPA vice president of safety Richard McSpadden Jr. and former NFL tight end turned FBO owner Russ Francis.

The National Business Aviation Association honored Jared Isaacman with the 2023 Meritorious Service to Aviation Award during the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas.

The FAA is investigating a close call between a U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C jet and two civilian aircraft in Austin, Texas, in September.

July 1, 2023, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Berkut 540 Experimental At about 0853 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it was force-landed on a road after engine failure. The solo pilot was not injured. During initial climb, at around 3400 feet msl, the pilot realized the engine had lost partial power. Fuel pressure, fuel […]

Almost 10 years since Beechcraft and Cessna joined under the Textron Aviation umbrella, the two sides of town are beginning to blend.

Microsoft Flight Simulator and X-Plane offer opportunities to pregame a risky airport landing and departure.