Merlin Advances Toward Autonomous Flight Tech STC with Simulator
The manufacturer says the technology is designed to accelerate its path to supplemental type certification with regulators in the U.S. and New Zealand.
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What You Need to Know Before Flying Into Sun ‘n Fun
Pilots should study the FAA’s Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) prior to departure.
FAA Data Shows Student Pilot Numbers on the Rise
Student certificates issued in 2023 jumped 24 percent compared to the year before, according to agency data.
Honeywell Developing Software to Reduce Runway Incursions
The surface alert software, called Surface Alert (SURF-A), is designed to provide collision avoidance for ground operations.
![While modern avionics make cross-country flight easier, carry a current paper sectional with you and make sure you can read it. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Enroute-to-KMGY-11.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
How to Make Sure Your Cross-Country Hours Count
Measure twice, and it’s best if the distance is a bit past 50 nm.
FAA Committee: Pilots Shouldn’t Have to Report ‘Talk Therapy’ Sessions
The Aviation Medical Clearances Rulemaking Committee is recommending the agency eliminate the fear pilots have of losing their tickets due to actually trying to fix a medical problem.
New Airman Certification Standards for CFIs Is Released
By summer the long-awaited, 111-page update will apply for certifications.
![Meigs Field was the best way to fly into Chicago for GA pilots—before it was destroyed in March 2003. [Courtesy Friends of Meigs Field]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/meigs-field.jpg?w=780&h=470&crop=1)
The Cautionary Tale of the Destruction of Meigs Field
It’s been more than two decades since then-Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley ordered large X’s carved into the runway, rendering it unusable.
ALPA, Industry Say Pilot Supply Is Stable
According to FAA pilot-production data, the U.S. is consistently certifying a greater number of airline pilots on a monthly basis compared to pre-pandemic levels, the pilot union said.
Elon Musk Sets New Goal for Massive Starship Rocket
The SpaceX CEO wants the fourth test flight of Starship to end in the spacecraft’s safe recovery on Earth, a feat that has thus far eluded the company.
