Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager, a larger-than-life test pilot who broke the sound barrier and […]
Training Tip: Struck by lightning, again
I was peeling off a big sweater after coming inside from shoveling snow when I was suddenly struck by lightning—but […]
iPad kneeboard buyer’s guide for pilots – 2020 edition
Every pilot should secure their iPad in the cockpit, for both convenience and safety. The most popular ways to do this […]
Aviation groups seek halt to FCC spectrum auction
Fifteen aviation associations including AOPA urged the Federal Communications Commission to suspend a December 8 auction of spectrum in the […]
‘I feel like the plane is talking to me’
A blind preteen’s flight from the left seat of a Cirrus SR20 during which she handled the side stick and […]
Detect-and-avoid tech could be tailored for GA
While risky behavior with drones has prompted too many troubling headlines, technology developed for unmanned aircraft may help enhance situational […]
New flight tracking app released for Apple Watch
If you’re like most pilots, you look up to the sky every time you hear an airplane flying above and […]
Pressure over the Atlantic
Ferry pilot Kerry McCauley was flying solo over the North Atlantic when he discovered a serious issue with his auxiliary […]
FAA, European regulators expand aviation safety agreement
The FAA and the European Commission announced the expansion of their bilateral aviation safety agreement to allow mutual acceptance of […]
iPad pilot gift guide—2020 edition
Whether you’re a pilot shopping for another aviation enthusiast or you’re a non-pilot desperately trying to figure out what to […]