The latest issue of FAA Safety focuses on aviation educators. Among the articles is one that caught my eye: “Words of Wisdom from Flight Instructors,” by Nicole Hartman and Rebekah Waters. What words of wisdom would you share?
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Big distance and bigger fun
The Air Race Classic is all about flying the “perfect” cross-country.
Video: Moses Lake Air Show 2024
Fred Johnsen, the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel and General Aviation News Of Wings & Things columnist, recently posted a video that captures the entire show, including a STOL competition, RC airplanes, air show performances, military might, and much more.
The Maine event: Flying off the water
Time spent with pilot John Hartz quickly reveals his preference for flying off the water and for doing it in Maine, a state with a heritage of seaplane flying.
Training cropdusters
Based at Cleveland Municipal Airport (KRNV), the Agricultural Aviation Operations Career Pathway Certification program prepares graduates to be hired by an aerial applicator business without incurring increased insurance costs, removing one of the largest hurdles for new ag pilots, according to university officials.
Pilot Minute: Can I take a weight loss drug and still fly?
In a recent Pilot Minute video from Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, she looks into whether a pilot can take one of the popular weight loss medications that are all the rage now and still fly.
Skyfest returns to Spokane’s Fairchild Air Force Base
Once every two years the bastion of Fairchild Air Force Base swings open its gates and welcomes the residents of Spokane, Washington, and the Inland Empire to come on base for a weekend of displays and flying known as Skyfest.
Flying away from fear
Axios Tampa Bay recently posted a cool story about the “Mooney Anomaly,” an effort between artist Matt Kress and pilot Liam Hawkins to conquer their fears, as well as inspire others to follow their dreams.
How does being hot and thirsty affect my flying?
In the newest video in the FAA’s Pilot Minute series, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, MD, covers the physiological impacts of dehydration on flying, and offers several suggestions for mitigation.