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Here’s how the aviation world navigates local time adjustments during daylight saving time.

The goal of the coded form was to allow forecasters and observers to key in data quickly.

Considering that a Boeing 777-300 with GE 90-115 engines has a thrust rating of 115,000 pounds per side, the resulting asymmetric thrust from a failure is a force to be reckoned with.

Pitot heat is an anti-icing device, not a deicing, so the prudent thing to do is to activate it when in flight and icing is a possibility.

Here’s what you need to know regarding obtaining an endorsement and completing a check ride in different states.

Clubs devoted to flight in the U.S. have existed since the late 1800s.

Airport windsocks aren’t there to make a fashion statement. Here’s why they’re different colors.

Aviation’s version of the Ginger-versus-Mary-Ann debate, pilots have strong opinions about their undercarriage.

Q: I’d like to complete my private pilot certificate—I’m disabled with my left foot shortened by 7 cm following a minor accident in 2007, with both hands and feet still in perfect condition. Is there any flight school available to pursue my dream? A: The short answer to your question is yes, there are flight […]

The FAA released an advisory circular on self-briefing in 2021, but what are the details?