General Aviation

Ferrying an airplane for a friend takes a turn for the worse when a storm prompts a hasty reaction.

Now in its 10th year, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s (GAMA) annual challenge contest spurs innovation and inspires youth to pursue aerospace engineering careers.

A pilot and airplane owner finds a perfect hideaway at Lost Mine Airpark.

Pilot proficiency, passengers, new-airplane-to-you, and unfamiliar terrain, should all factor into your personal weather-related flying restrictions

As a child, I thought Christmas Eve was hands-down the most magical time of the year, but December 24, 2021, was over the top. That morning I became a “real” private pilot…nine months since the revocation of all my certificates and ratings. Though I could pursue getting all of them back, at this time in […]

Unless you’re a C-SPAN junkie, like my mom, you probably haven’t taken the time to watch one of the more functional elements of the U.S. government in action—a Congressional subcommittee hearing. And no, we are not talking about the hearings making the big news these days. There are more quotidian opportunities that give legislators the […]

When traveling by light aircraft using general aviation airports, we often encounter snags when trying to get into town from the airport. In the old days there was probably a crew car available for the drive, and today there are taxis and rideshare services. But as any frequent traveler knows, these options are not always […]

Tips from an instructor before you take that long summer cross-country flight

Getting a Lear to Flight Level 510 before running out of jet-A was a challenge. Nonetheless, I was learning about the benefits (and perils) of high-altitude flight.

KBJC is a great option for those flying to Denver, but there are a few things to watch for on this approach.