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Notoriety from an historic accomplishment gives this one-of-a-kind pilot an inspiring opportunity.

A common thought is that deploying wing flaps will improve climb rate. But is it true?

It’s important to focus on risk management by scanning the conditions around you and considering any possible hazards—before takeoff.

If one thing’s for sure, a good dog and a good airplane make for a good life.

Doing something people aren’t used to seeing sometimes forces you to explain yourself.

Alteration gives more information and a modern meaning for a common aviation abbreviation.

Check out the debut of ‘V1 Rotate,’ a new digital series from a longtime friend of FLYING.

Deneese Krumm is overcoming unique challenges to become one of only a few in her chosen field.

Learning how to fly is really enjoyable, but it will challenge you physically, mentally, and especially emotionally. When I started my flight training, I was determined to overcome my fear. But it takes a bit more than just courage to face your fears. In a previous column, I mentioned how the first time I touched […]

In a previous column, I asserted that all pilots need to maximize contributions to a Roth IRA each year. In this column, we’ll see why by examining three ways to invest $6,000: A taxable brokerage account. A Traditional IRA A Roth IRA We’ll assume all three cases invest these funds the same way: in a […]