The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing on a snow-covered unimproved runway. Source: general aviationPilot […]
Picture of the Day: The Pilatus nose knows
Marty Lewandowski submitted this photo and note: “The cool down of the Pilatus PC-12 at Erie Municipal Airport (KEIK) in […]
Florida wetland proposal threatens aviation safety
The location of a proposed stormwater treatment area in Okeechobee County, Florida, is raising alarms from AOPA, the FAA, and […]
Human Factors: Feeling trapped
If you are flying with someone else, allowing yourself to be swayed outside your comfort zone is a trap. That’s […]
Aircraft Maintenance: Mitigating the hazards of frigid weather
The winter months can be extremely hard on aircraft (and pilots). Cold weather affects aircraft in a number of ways, […]
AOPA mourns former FAA administrator David Hinson
David Hinson, a champion of aviation safety with a passion for general aviation, died December 3 at age 90. Source: […]
Picture of the Day: It has been a journey and continues….
Anh Tran submitted this photo and note: “A powered parachute is captured in flight during the 2023 Nghinh Ong (Whale […]
Tips for flying in the winter
A professional pilot who learned to fly in Chicago, then flew in Alaska, offers his advice for safely flying in […]
Training and Safety Tip: The downside of training in actual IMC
Students and instrument flight instructors often put a lot of emphasis on experiencing instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) during training for […]
Van’s enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Van’s Aircraft, the world’s largest manufacturer of experimental aircraft kits, has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy court protection with a business […]