U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Col. Joseph Kittinger, who flew high enough to see the curvature of the Earth during […]
Picture of the Day: Even God loves a Piper Cub
Ashley Wade submitted this photo and note: “5:40 a.m., Eloy, Arizona, Kellie the Cub, a 1946 J-3 Cub, preparing to […]
The Sky and I
Whether you are a many decades pilot or just cracking the FAR/AIM for the first time, this book has something […]
United Aviate trains for upset recovery and prevention
United Aviate Academy in Goodyear, Arizona, the only flight training school owned and operated by a major U.S. airline, has […]
Picture of the Day: A favorite flight
Dave Tanner submitted this photo and note: “We have a regular Friday morning group that flies for breakfast. Auburn Municipal […]
Human Factors: The wind at your back is for sailors
What can we learn from an accident that occurred when a pilot was landing at the airport in Spruce Pine, […]
Student pilot’s guide to cross-country flight planning with an iPad (video tip)
Student pilot’s guide to cross-country flight planning with an iPad (video tip) iPad Pilot News There is a wide range […]
A dash from Spain to Norway
Two planned trips fused into one when a long streak of unusually favorable weather appeared in the forecast, resulting in […]
Training and Safety Tip: Extra set of eyes
The most common type of pilot deviation for VFR pilots involves airspace violations. Losing situational awareness and entering airspace they […]
Flying for our future
Leading nonprofit conservation flying organization LightHawk is helping preserve ecosystems across the United States, Canada, and Mexico with its team […]