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FAA Advisory Circular AC 43.13 provides baseline knowledge pilots and technicians need to stay in compliance.

A first-lesson faux pas caused damage, although it wasn’t readily apparent.

Autopilots are great. First and foremost, they’re safety-enhancing devices. They free us from the mundane, but often consuming, task of simply keeping the airplane where it should be. This allows us to better manage the myriad other things we have to do. Plus, of course, it reduces fatigue. What could be better? Indeed, that’s all […]

Aviation is filled with acronyms. Two of the first pilots are required to learn are IFR and VFR. IFR stands for instrument flight rules. VFR is visual flight rules. So what’s the difference? Let’s break it down. What Is VFR? Visual flight rules (VFR), created by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), govern how to pilot […]

Lots of behind-the-scenes support makes it possible for us to fly with the faith that’s needed. Make sure you have that support.

This sponsored post is brought to you by our partner Redbird Flight. Who could forget that moment? Soaring through the bright blue sky, heart racing, you hear your flight instructor say those magic words for the first time: “You have the controls.”   As years pass and ratings amass, you likely recall that memory fondly from […]

Whether you care for one airplane or several, having the right tool at arm’s reach is important.

One of my favorite aspects of winter is the peaceful calm after fresh snowfall. The snow softens all sound, and the undisturbed scene looks beautiful. Coincidentally, this is one of my least favorite things to encounter as a pilot. When I am flying, I much prefer the sight of snow removal equipment and clear blacktop. […]

Association president sits down with FLYING to discuss group’s priorities for remainder of 2022.

A little bit of due diligence now can save you an expensive headache later, or worse.