Technology has helped to improve situational awareness, but Controlled Flight Into Terrain still happens. Often with deadly results.
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Pole to Pole circumnavigation: Aircraft and logistics preparation
It takes a lot of preparation to fly from the North Pole to the South Pole.
Video: Flying a 172 in the Alaska backcountry
A new video posted to YouTube shows how a Cessna 172 pilot can enjoy the Alaska backcountry.
A spaced-out Ercoupe adventure
Bad weather didn’t dampen spirits at the Ercoupe Owners Club national fly-in, which featured the rare opportunity for pilots to land at Spaceport America in the middle of the New Mexico desert.
First BAY FLIGHT brings together San Francisco Bay pilots
The first BAY FLIGHT conference for GA pilots in the San Francisco Bay Area was a hit.
Starships, Bonanzas, Staggerwings and more flock to Beech Party
The 44th annual Beech Party was attended by a wide variety of Beech and non-Beech aircraft.
Video: High Sierra Fly-In STOL Drag Air Race Finals 2018
A new video chronicles the STOL Drag Air Race Finals at the 2018 High Sierra Fly-In.
Sharing the skies with drones
As more drones take to the skies, traditional pilots are concerned about their own safety.
AOPA hosts fourth high school aviation symposium
AOPA brought together more than 300 educators at its latest symposium to encourage teachers to use aviation in their classes to grow the next generation of aviators.