South African artist Ralph Ziman took five years to transform a decommissioned Cold War era, Soviet-designed MiG-21 fighter jet into […]
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Texas university chosen for new FAA center
Texas A&M University has been chosen to establish the FAA’s new Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies, which will focus on […]
The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School updated
The seventh edition of “The Pilot’s Manual: Ground School” covers all the required knowledge tested on the private and commercial […]
First flight in new plane goes awry
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in a gusting crosswind. Source: general aviationFirst flight in new plane […]
Picture of the Day: Base to final
Gary Lanthrum submitted this photo and note: “A late winter/early spring flight to San Juan Island. The wide angle of […]
Been there, done that
The engine you choose will definitely impact the design of the cowling, engine baffling, etc., which is why your best […]
Picture of the Day: Admiring the Seattle downtown skyline
David Wyatt submitted this photo and note: “My wife, Heather, captured this photo as we were traveling up the waterfront […]
Grassroots effort funds improvements at O61
With the help of the non-profit Cameron Park Airport Foundation, Cameron Park Airport in California has an upgraded AWOS system […]
Picture of the Day: RV bliss
Pete Gutmann submitted this photo and note: “Preparing to launch on a long cross-country back to the midwest from Spokane, […]
Learning to fly while flying across the U.S.
With one hour of flying time and a newly purchased Cessna 182Q, Carollyne Carmichel plans to earn her private pilot […]