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Check out the FLYING Ultimate Pilot Holiday Gift guide [Credit: FLYING Archive]

The Ultimate Pilot Holiday Gift Guide 2025

Here are FLYING’s picks of gear, gadgets, and more for every flight plan.

A general aviation airplane in the Moab, Utah, area [Credit: Redtail Air Adventures/Alice Gubler]

Chart Wise: Canyonlands Regional (KCNY) VOR-A

Approach to Moab, Utah, airport requires precision, planning, and a little old-school know-how.

Flying over the red rock country in Moab, Utah [Credit: Jessica Ambats]

Moab, Utah, Features Spectacular Scenery and Thrills

Red rock country presents world-class experience for aviators and adventurers.

There is a way to understand the crude science of sea-level pressure reduction and how high-elevation airports can throw off your flight's most critical number. [Credit: Adobe Stock]

Why Often-Overlooked Atmospheric Pressure Is Critical for Every Pilot

Altimeter settings vary wildly in mountainous terrain, so lean on a lifesaving habit.

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.