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You’ve probably heard at least something about a strong El Niño episode that’s underway. During such years, weather hazards are plentiful, especially in the western and southeastern states. While there’s no way to predict the details, we’ll at least give you a sort of tool kit for working with conditions this winter. Winter marks a […]

August 1, 2023, Sandersville, Ga. Velocity V-Twin Experimental At about 0922 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged in an apparent loss-of-control event following engine failure shortly after takeoff. The pilot sustained serious injuries; the passenger was fatally injured. The day before the accident flight, the airplane’s powerplants were inspected by a local mechanic authorized […]

It’s no secret that winter weather can wreak havoc on otherwise routine aircraft operations. One of the most common signs of the season we must deal with is runway contamination, when ice, snow, slush and whatever else Mother Nature throws at the airport can combine to turn an otherwise excellent runway into a skating rink. […]

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, […]

I’m writing to ask if Aviation Safety has ever done an article on the dangers of rolling Gs? During a recent DPE/CFI video conference, one CFI queried why do we still teach Lazy 8s and Chandelles and why are they still a requirement in the Commercial-Airplane Aircraft Certification Standards? I popped in and said because […]

Home to one of the first accredited aviation programs in the United States and boasting one of the largest civilian aircraft fleets in North America, the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences campus in Grand Forks maintains an industry-leading reputation in aerospace education and research.

Today in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS2020), I’m going to be flying and telling the story of one of the most important airplanes in the history of aviation: the Piper J-3 Cub.

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.

We address that question and break down news from Amazon, Archer, and more in this week’s Future of FLYING newsletter.

This early French business jet was based on a 1950s fighter and gained renown as a FedEx freight carrier.