Jody Jones is a tailwheel pilot who enjoys the views and taking his family on flights for lunch or dinner. […]
Fundraising begins for new 99s award
The Beverley D. Sharp Aviation Diversity Award, named in honor of a past president of the 99s, who was a […]
Overweight Diamond crashes, killing all four aboard
The pilot’s failure to maintain obstacle clearance, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane above its maximum […]
Share where you get your weather
Nobody knows the weather like pilots. Spending 10 minutes completing the 2024 Weather Survey will help inform AOPA’s advocacy and […]
A twin tale of the challenge of earning your wings
It took eight CFIs, three flight schools, and several canceled appointments for their check rides, but twins Sean and Wells […]
Celebrating SUN ‘n FUN’s golden anniversary
The night air shows on Wednesday and Saturday nights put the party in the 50th-year celebration of the SUN ‘n […]
Training and Safety Tip: Guidance on the ground
Although some student pilots start learning to fly before they drive, many have been driving for years and find that […]
Picture of the Day: Reflective Cessna
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “After a very rainy day in Bartow, Florida, I caught this amazing reflection […]
Avoiding self-induced emergencies
While we might like to believe we’re on top of things and fully competent, the truth is well over half […]
Picture of the Day: Take me back to the 1950s
David Baldwin submitted this photo and note: “I turned the corner at Birchwood Airport (PABV) in Alaska, and was struck […]