View From Above

Approach each preflight inspection with methodical attention to detail, not taking the tiniest bits for granted.

Lighthawk’s annual meeting provides an opportunity to catch up on why the View From Above remains a critical aspect of aviation—and wildlife and environmental conservation efforts.

What was the big story at EAA AirVenture? FLYING’s editor-in-chief Julie Boatman makes a case for what people are buying—and the new entrants into our pilot population.

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 […]

A novel reveals the story about a little-known C-47 rescue operation during World War II in Yugoslavia.

Since 2003, the avionics giant has delivered more than 25,000 systems. What does this mean for pilots?

Textron Aviation celebrates its eighth time orchestrating the Citation and Beechcraft crews lifting Special Olympians to the USA Games.

On a whim while passing through Chicago O’Hare a few weeks ago, I picked up a novel for the combination of its title—Great Circle—and the sketch of a diving biplane on its cover. But it wasn’t without a certain amount of trepidation. It’s a tall order to weave realistic flying into a fictional piece, especially […]

A trio of standout flights to EAA AirVenture show how we remember these moments even when times are rough.

With avgas a boutique product and jet-A supplies in mitigation, experts see price volatility rather than more shortages ahead, for general aviation.