If the FAA stood up and told my state, and all states, that an approved fuel is on the books […]
Training and Safety Tip: The double-edged sword of wind
Whether we’re flying a small trainer or a large airliner, the wind plays a critical role in navigation as well […]
Picture of the Day: I Follow Roads
Yvonne Guerra submitted this photo and note: “I follow roads — up the mountain. C-150 flying over the Corona mountains […]
JackRabbit Micro e-bike makes getting around easy
Usability, weight, portability, and rideability are the four top categories when I evaluate bicycles that I plan to take with […]
The other DECIDE model
Students cancel lessons, show up unprepared, and generally fail to make significant progress toward their goal of learning to fly […]
Picture of the Day: Lunch at Nancy’s
David Weber submitted this photo and note: “Somewhere over northern California between Sacramento and Sutter Butte the gang from Rio […]
Unleaded avgas on track to be at California airports by summer 2023
Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV), Watsonville Municipal Airport (KWVI), and Meadows Field Airport (KBFL) in Bakersfield will be […]
Aircraft Maintenance: Digging deep for a poisonous gas leak
A remarkable thing happened while we were testing the airplane at the beginning of our annual inspection. The Lightspeed Delta […]
When is the best time to take an oil sample from my aircraft engine?
I usually take my oil analysis samples when the engine is cold. The logic is that all the oil has […]
New video features IFR flight planning tools and tips
The AOPA Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video in its Beyond Proficient: IFR video series that provides […]