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Is it risky to fly with a recently overhauled engine?
Do you see elevated risk in flying a plane right after an engine overhaul? Source: general aviationIs it risky to […]
FAA updates BasicMed
More passengers, larger aircraft, and more are in the update. Source: general aviationFAA updates BasicMed
Pilots donate to Toys for Tots
Despite dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, pilots in North and South Carolina came together Nov. 9, 2024, to […]
ForeFlight Voyager 2.0 released with Infinite Flight aircraft models
Previously, Voyager depicted every aircraft using one of eight blue models representing the general category of each aircraft. With Infinite […]
Pilot crashes after failing to check position of fuel selector
The pilot’s failure to check the fuel selector position before takeoff and his improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel […]
Picture of the Day: Sunset fighter
George Speake sent in this photo with a note: “This was an evening arrival of the F-22 for the Orlando […]
Breaking Down Barriers to an aviation career
Eight students in the Dallas area are learning to fly thanks to Breaking Down Barriers, a foundation created in January […]
Picture of the Day: Old friends
Michael Haas sent in this photo with a note: “A 1945 Boeing B-17 and a 1946 Cessna 120. Still beautiful […]
What a busy industry we are
When compared to home renovation or automobiles or boating or any number of other industries, general aviation is a pretty […]