Interstate introduced its two-place Cadet in 1940, envisioning it as the logical choice for the Civilian Pilot Training Program.
Opinion
A View of 100LL I Hadn’t Considered
Avgas isn’t pumped continuously around the clock; it’s built in scheduled batches. Discover how shifting refinery economics and profit margins can cause silent supply gaps before anyone notices the tanks running low.
Would You Prefer to Use Mogas at Your Airport?
You could be the one to make it happen.
It Is Better To Be On The Ground
It is better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than to be in the air wishing you were on the ground.
The Big Wrap Up
After 16 years and hundreds of weekly columns, Jamie Beckett is stepping back from his regular spot at General Aviation News. In this final wrap-up, he reflects on his incredible journey, the amazing aviators he’s met, and his exciting next chapters in aviation.
The Solution To Our Problem is Just a Hangar Away
The future of general aviation depends on bringing younger people into the fold. Here’s an idea: EAA chapters could pair with high school STEM programs and aero clubs to bridge the generational gap, grow membership in both, and revitalize local airport communities across the country.
Questions from the Cockpit: Beware Bias
Christina, a student pilot in Florida, writes: My CFI was telling me about expectation and confirmation bias today, but I couldn’t help wondering: Is this really a thing? I mean, I understand the theory – on paper – but it’s hard for me to get my head around it really happening. Is this truly a serious threat?
The Martin Mars Bomber: From Patrol to Transport
Originally designed as a massive World War II patrol aircraft, the Martin Mars bomber eventually found its true calling as a record-setting Navy transport. Discover how this mammoth seaplane transitioned from carrying bombs to hauling essential military cargo across the Pacific.
In-Flight Weather Radar Is Failing General Aviation
Pilots rely heavily on cockpit technology, but is critical safety data actually reaching your screen? While ground radar covers popular routes like the Bahamas, many subscription services leave in-flight weather radar out of the cockpit. It’s time for aviators to demand better coverage.