When we arrived at the tie-down I unbuckled, stepped out, and announced in no uncertain terms, “We’re done. I won’t […]
Training and Safety Tip: This summer ice is not nice
One type of icing is not just for the winter months. Reciprocating engines that have a carburetor (rather than a […]
Want your voice heard on the FAA’s new control towers?
The FAA is asking for public comments on the environmental assessment to replace 31 outdated airport traffic control towers at […]
Using an iPad for flying: how old is too old?
Using an iPad for flying: how old is too old? iPad Pilot News The iPad is decidedly middle-aged now, at […]
Helicopter Mode and Checklists added to iFly EFB
Besides new features for helicopter pilots, the latest version of iFly EFB introduces the Checklists feature, a tool designed to […]
Picture of the Day: Watching the sunrise in my Glasair
Lee Potter submitted this photo and note: “Flying south in my Glasair over Nisqually Flats in Washington state watching the […]
The pitfalls of flying at night
“Night flying introduces challenges that are reflected in the data,” said Robert Geske, AOPA Air Safety Institute manager of aviation […]
How do you celebrate your 100th birthday?
A Fox Carolina news report documents the amazing 100th birthday flight of “Uncle John” Hartness at Triple Tree Aerodrome in […]
NASA grounds electric aircraft project
While the electric aircraft prototype never flew, NASA officials say the project provided groundbreaking research and technology for the future […]
FAA proposes LODA relief
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on June 23 intended to reverse needless bureaucratic paperwork burdens in […]