A Texas flight school and an Iowa-based instructor were named the national winners of the 2023 AOPA Flight Training Experience […]
Picture of the Day: Ready to race
Rich Eisenberg submitted this photo and note: “Deciding on which toy to use.” Source: general aviationPicture of the Day: Ready […]
Swamp STOL Competition kicks off 2023 series
Cold light rain, experienced pilots, a variety of planes, and a lot of crawfish marked the first stop for the […]
FAA Refers More Unruly Passenger Cases to FBI in 2023
Brings total referrals to more than 250 Source: FAAFAA Refers More Unruly Passenger Cases to FBI in 2023
FAA Takes Steps to Optimize, Provide Equitable Access to In-Demand Airspace Near Launch Sites
The agency will rely on objective factors to balance the needs of launch licensees, airlines, general aviation and the military […]
AOPA Foundation named charter champion
The AOPA Foundation High School Aviation STEM Curriculum is making a difference in a South Carolina high school—and beyond. Source: […]
Picture of the Day: Landing on an island
Bill Peters submitted this photo and note: Landing on grass strip at Sunbury Airport (71N) in Pennsylvania.” Source: general aviationPicture of […]
Octane ratings: Where did they come from, what do they mean, and why are there so many?
The difference between the RON and the MON is called the fuels sensitivity. Most typical fuels have a sensitivity of […]
Training and Safety Tip: Break it down
Pop quiz: Where does a good landing begin? Some pilots say it starts when the tires kiss the pavement. Source: […]
Picture of the Day: Wedding departure
Jason McDuffee submitted this photo and note: “My wife and I departing after our wedding in our own Skylane.” Source: […]