Last spring, the South Dakota Legislature approved a one-time drones to use in search-and-rescue efforts.
America’s Amazing Airports
A gold mine of interesting airport history is found in the new book.
Sporty’s updates Learn to Fly Course, adding checkride tools and FAA document library
The course includes free lifetime updates.
Picture of the Day: Morning flight
Jake Werner submitted the following photo and note: “Breaking out my Cessna 172 straight tail for a morning flight.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page […]
First Sling built in U.S. takes flight
“I’m a new pilot, so I wanted an airplane that would be simple and stable to fly, as well as get me where I wanted to go.”
Inaugural Aviation Inclusion Summit slated
The summit will address inclusion in the airlines, the military, collegiate aviation, and business and general aviation.
Shine a light on your night flying
“We went above and beyond to make sure this flashlight was perfect for our needs as general aviation pilots.”
Picture of the Day: Another beautiful day of flying comes to an end
Alan Blevins submitted this photo and note: “Hangar doors are closing on my 1974 Cessna 150 M as the sun is setting in Fairfield County, S.C. As I walked around the back of the plane, I realized that the final peek of the sun through the doors would make a great photo.” Would you like […]
Simulating an airplane crash
To make the scenario as realistic as possible, officials used a burn prop to create an airplane fuselage with controlled flames.