With an updated certification pathway, shouldn’t it be possible to design an airplane that won’t let the pilot lose control? Skytron is trying to achieve exactly that.
Opinion
From Car Designer To Firefighter?
Is car design legend Chip Foose spreading his wings?
Membership Has Its Privileges
Are aircraft ownership costs grounding your aviation dreams? Discover how joining a flying club provides a highly affordable alternative to solo ownership. By leveraging the economy of scale, pilots gain access to well-maintained aircraft for a fraction of the cost.
A Little Breathing Room
Hopefully a statement released today (August 10, 2026) by Innospec will allow the GA marketplace to take a breath.
Unleaded Avgas Transition Faces More Delays And Challenges
The path to unleaded avgas remains bumpy following announcements at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. With the FAA’s transition plan lacking finality, differing approval paths for GAMI and Swift Fuels, and looming deadlines, the general aviation industry faces complex challenges on the road to an unleaded future.
Are Non-Towered Airports Safe? The Data Says Yes
While it is a common assumption that non-towered airports are inherently less safe than those with a tower, a deep dive into a decade of NTSB collision data reveals what general aviation pilots have always known: When pilots communicate effectively and follow established procedures, non-towered airports continue to provide a remarkably safe environment for general aviation.
How Aircraft Co-Ownership Makes Flying Affordable for Everyone
Aircraft co-ownership reduces your expenses while giving you the freedom of aircraft ownership. Discover how sharing costs for purchases, engine overhauls, or panel upgrades makes flying affordable, and learn why drafting a solid written agreement is essential for lasting success.
Human Factors: One Bad Decision After Another
An uncertificated pilot with no tailwheel or high-performance experience purchased a powerful Yakovlev Yak-55M and immediately crashed it following a string of poor decisions. What can we learn from this accident?
RAF Bags Another Airstrip
Fly to Southern California’s backcountry again. Discover how the Recreational Aviation Foundation successfully reopened scenic Monache Meadows airstrip.