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Turning in the opposite direction of the regulatory traffic pattern during a circling approach is an almost constant topic of discussion in instrument pilot circles. In “Going Below Minimums” (May 2022 IFR), we wrote: “At a non‑towered airport the Instrument Flying Handbook in Figure 10‑13 seems to indicate that you can circle in any direction […]

A number of years ago we were talking with Edmonton Center. We heard Cessna 123 check in with Center requesting flight following to Calgary International. Edmonton responded, “Maintain VFR and contact approach on…” We knew the weather was not that great. We switched our number two radio to monitor the situation and we heard: “Calgary […]

What do operations of any two aircraft, be they a heavy Boeing 777 or the tiniest piston-engine light sport aircraft, have in common? Checklists, of course. These straightforward, functional documents provide guidance for each standard phase of flight, from firing up the engines, to cruise flight, to shutting it down. Specialized checklists also help crews […]

The avionics company continues to add mode legacy aircraft to its certification list.

Jackie Cochran broke the sound barrier on May 18, 1953, confirming her place among elite test pilots.

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Here’s what we see on the horizon for 2023.

Here’s a breakdown of key drone, UAS, and AAM regulations from the past month.

Xwing and the U.S. Air Force have begun autonomous flight trials of the firm’s Superpilot flight control system aboard a Cessna 208 Caravan.

Buying the gear necessary for flying does not need to break the bank