“That’s all you need to fly a plane, two fingers and a thumb.” The private pilot student looked at his […]
What’s the best external GPS for pilots?
External iPad GPSs were one of the first accessories to appear for the iPad. After the iPad was released in 2010, […]
Picture of the Day: Landing on ice
Lincoln Benedict submitted this photo and note: “Erik Langerbach pilots his Maule into the Alton Bay Ice runway in New […]
I am not a volunteer, but maybe you should be
The AOPA Foundation Ambassadors aren’t volunteers, but all three recognize the importance of volunteers to the success of general aviation, […]
Picture of the Day: Shadow chasing in Nevada
Dana Vanderark submitted this photo and note: “Chased my shadow around this morning. He is a rock solid wingman!” Source: […]
Are aviation lubricants compatible?
The non-aviation world is fairly forgiving on compatibility. In the aviation world you will be OK if you use a […]
AOPA mourns death of Brig. Gen. Charles McGee
Brig. Gen. Charles McGee, a member of the famed Tuskegee Airman and an American hero, died January 16 at his […]
Picture of the Day: The siblings
Curtis Penner submitted this photo and note: “My Bearhawk Patrol and RV-10…the siblings.” Source: general aviationPicture of the Day: The […]
A time capsule of American aviation
A 1924 issue of the magazine “Aviation” is a microcosm of the post-World War I aviation scene in America. The […]
Cirrus refines G6 for reduced drag
The 2022 model is the “fastest to date featuring sleeker wing and tail surfaces and redesigned wheel pants, resulting in […]