Flying Magazine Archives | Page 2 of 15

GoAERO CEO Gwen Lighter (right) poses with Bob Buddecke, president of electronic solutions at Honeywell—one of the competition’s many sponsors. [Courtesy: GoAERO]

GoAERO Competition Promotes Creation of Automatic Lifesavers

Nearly 200 teams vie to build autonomous emergency response.

The APR and autopilot keys are shown mixed in with other keys. [Credit: Max Trescott]

How to Eliminate Approach Key Confusion for Pilots

Knowing when to use the function doesn’t need to be difficult.

Sometimes we have to wonder if stabilizer locations chosen for subtle aerodynamic reasons, as you would like to imagine, or merely aesthetic ones. [Credit: Adobe Stock]

Where to Put It: Is Stabilizer Position Wisdom or Whim?

Designers just seem to put the aerodynamic element wherever seems convenient.

We had to inspect the Piper Arrow's entire landing gear hydraulic system for the issue. [Credit: Les Abend]

Landing Gear Problems…and True Love

Safely navigating a mechanical challenge on a Piper Arrow proves to be an experience.

Be especially vigilant on runways you are most comfortable with. [Illustration: Joel Kimmel]

No Call to Close Call: Keep Vigilant Even on Familiar Runway

Routine instructional flight turns into a heart-stopping moment when two aircraft unexpectedly meet on a hidden runway.

Firecrown Announces Major Investments Across Aviation Portfolio

Industry veteran Jonathan Welsh to lead Aviation Consumer’s digital transformation; AirlineGeeks.com and AircraftForSale.com debut refreshed platforms; Plane + Pilot prepares rebrand for 2026.

In daylight, the pilot would probably not have started the turn so early and so close to the ground...in pitch darkness, he had no idea where the ground was. [Adobe Stock]

The Unseen: Dark of Night Is No Time to Improvise

NTSB investigation reveals spatial disorientation, but the full story offers deeper insights into a tragic accident.

Rob Moser took a quite circuitous route to establishing himself in an airline pilot career. [Courtesy: Rob Moser]

Moser Represents Perfect Example of Unorthodox Airline Pilot Career

Veteran aviator started his journey by getting into the industry through the side door.

Even though every one of the single-pilot jet owners that FLYING spoke with honestly downplayed what you had accomplished, but we still envy you. [Credit: Jessica Ambats]

Here’s a Glimpse at the Top of the Aviation Ziggurat

FLYING gets the lowdown on owner-flown, single-pilot jets.

Magneto checks aren’t just for run-ups necessarily. [Credit: Aviation Safety magazine]

Magneto Checks: Here’s What You’re Monitoring and Why

Even if you’re just bored and want to see what happens, you can do them while airborne.