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A glance back down the conga line from the parallel taxiway before takeoff often can tell you a lot about how long your flight plan will last before ATC amends it. Take your time, write down the details and don't let the changed routes or procedures force you to cut corners.

Airmanship

The Only Constant

Change can be good. It can also soak up your mental bandwidth and force you into reacting instead of planning.

Aircraft

The Douglas C-47: A Christmas Story

December 17, 1935, saw the first flight of the Douglas Sleeper Transport, or DST, which marked the first variant of the DC-3 series. One last major offensive in World War II is worth reflection upon the anniversary of the DC-3’s first flight.

Aircraft

We Fly: Tecnam P-Mentor

The next expression of a modern trainer comes from an atelier of Italian design.

Weather

The Down-Low on Wind Shear

There are some things your CFI may not have taught you from the TAF.

Gear

5 Pilot Watches to Add an Element of Cool to Your Next Flight

Hefty, substantial, and detailed, aviation-inspired timepieces can be enjoyable accessories.

Advanced Air Mobility

You’ve Never Seen Cessnas Like These Before

Check out a pair of historic flights made using modified Cessnas, a strange new aircraft on sale, and plenty more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.

Aircraft

Restoration Nation: The Stearman Next Door

A lovable WWII-era biplane can be a worthy but expensive project.

History's Unique Aircraft

The RFB Fantrainer Turboprop Was Meant to Handle Like a Jet

While the model did meet the company’s goals in some respects, its performance was underwhelming.

Training and Proficiency

Scenarios for Training

Being ready for anything takes practice.

Aircraft

We Fly: Diamond DA50 RG, the High-Performance Retract That Shines

The single-engine piston, diesel-powered Diamond DA50RG with a Continental CD-300 engine sets the bar for the category. We put one of the first ones to the test in Austria.