During the two-year program, the high school students earn their private pilot certificate and instrument rating — at no cost […]
Author: Janice Wood
The door man for hangars
Mike Schweiss, the founder of Schweiss Doors, says his company sells the “Cadillac of doors.” Source: general aviationThe door man […]
A different kind of fly-in
Based off the Airbnb model, Fly-Inn.com lists properties for short-term rentals for general aviation pilots. Source: general aviationA different kind […]
Flight training survey reports new pilots take fewer weeks but spend more to earn certificate
The fourth annual State of Flight Training Report notes that the median time for a student to earn a certificate […]
Airbnb for hangars
A corporate pilot has launched Hangar Direct, a website similar to Airbnb that helps pilots find temporary hangar space. Source: […]
What does the future hold for general aviation?
While 2023 was a “banner year” for general aviation, how will the industry handle the many challenges it faces in […]
Flight training is getting safer
While flight training is getting safer according to an updated report from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety […]
A crowded stage at Oshkosh
When Charles Stites, executive director of Able Flight, sent out his latest press release, he couldn’t help but boast about […]
Chasing airplanes
Robert Hobbelman’s hobby of plane spotting has taken him all over the world, and the adventure continues as he attempts […]
Creating the Tiny Stearman
What do you do when you want a Stearman but can’t afford one? You create your own Tiny Stearman, like […]