Historians have long pegged December 17, 1903, as a seminal turning point in the history of the world, which is why many aircraft made their first flights on the anniversary of the first flight.
Opinion
The biggest misconception of all
For safety’s sake it’s important to acknowledge when we’re wrong.
FAA is walking its talk in STC process
And here’s where the FAA exhibited a willingness to walk the talk when it comes to encouraging the industry to deliver improvements to the aviation marketplace. You know, that whole Part 23 rewrite thing…
Pilot Perspectives: Andy Farrington
Long-time pilot Andy Farrington, who is also part of the Red Bull Air Force skydiving team, says everyone should skydive at least once.
A tale of two mentors
Mentoring is a double-edge sword: Do it right and it will change lives. Do it wrong and it will do great harm.
About those general aviation numbers
Aviation is trending in the right direction. Let’s all pile on and make it even better.
Ask Paul: How can I increase my engine’s horsepower?
A reader asks our engines expert for advice on increasing the horsepower of his Lycoming engine.
General aviation by the numbers
The number of pilots is on an upward trend.
Ask Paul: Which port is for what on a Lycoming O-320-E2D engine?
I would strongly recommend that if you do not own the particular Operator’s Manual for your engine that you make the small investment and buy one.