Learning to fly is no different from learning to play a sport. I’m not sure if this idea is controversial, […]
AOPA’S AIR SAFETY INSTITUTE RELEASES EARLY ANALYSIS: N76075 VIDEO
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) released a new video from its Early Analysis series providing […]
AOPA Aviator Showcase moves to the fall
To enhance the experience of pilots and aircraft owners, and build a more expansive program, AOPA has decided to move […]
Picture of the Day: Watching the sunset
Kevin Quinn submitted this photo and note: “Trent Palmer in his Kitfox and me in my Carbon Cub watching the […]
ForeFlight adds graphical en route NOTAMs in latest update
ForeFlight adds graphical en route NOTAMs in latest update iPad Pilot News The latest update to ForeFlight is now available, […]
The economics of time
I would like to propose that the value of general aviation in these increasingly expensive times is more valuable than […]
Training and Safety Tip: Crosswind takeoffs
Knowing how to position the flight controls during taxiing prepares you for crosswind takeoffs. When you are ready to take […]
Picture of the Day: The pilot’s daughter
Amanda Fairley submitted this photo and note: “Ellie Fairley, 4, gives her father, Dustin Fairley, a kiss after he landed […]
Protecting the exhaust valves on aircraft
With all the news about the development of unleaded avgas, some pilots may be concerned about the potential of exhaust […]
Picture of the Day: Total eclipse of the sun
Steve Freeman submitted this photo and note: “Just after sunrise while making a 360° turn to avoid traffic I caused […]