A primary responsibility of all pilots—whether flying under visual flight rules or instrument flight rules—is to see and avoid other […]
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VFR flight in congested airspace
Recently, after ferrying an aircraft from Northeast Florida to Southwest Florida, I was reminded of how complex, constrained, and potentially […]
The Power of Electric Flight
In between aviation’s current and future state lies a promising path that includes system electrification and hybrid-electric propulsion. At Collins […]
The Power of Electric Flight
In between aviation’s current and future state lies a promising path that includes system electrification and hybrid-electric propulsion. At Collins […]
Pilot examiner shortage persists
While the FAA has reported progress in reversing the yearslong shortage of designated pilot examiners, many pilots still struggle to […]
Training and Safety Tip: Dynamic personal minimums
Pilots are often taught that personal minimums should be treated like they are carved in stone, must be adhered to […]
Wisconsin airport moves onward and upward
It took three years, but city-owned, public-use Portage Municipal Airport in Wisconsin received its long-awaited airport layout plan approval by […]
BasicMed expansion
The expansion of BasicMed privileges included in the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 is now in full effect as […]
Sporty’s debuts Aviation Intelligence
Sporty’s Pilot Shop, an AOPA Strategic Partner, has added an innovative feature it calls Sporty’s Aviation Intelligence to the company’s […]
Training and Safety Tip: Personalize your minimums
I’m sure you are familiar with personal minimums—those operational limits that go above and beyond regulatory minimums. Source: aopaTraining and […]