Dan Lewis submitted the following photo and note: “As the Florida sun begins to rise on this Piper M500, a potential hitchhiker has just one question: Can I get a lift?” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for […]
The annual family reunion, Alaska-style
The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering is really just a big family reunion.
Ageless Aviation expands Stearman fleet to honor Midwest veterans
A Dream Flight inspired a community to raise $125,000 to buy a Stearman to honor military veterans.
71% of business aircraft already equipped with ADS-B
71% of turbine-powered aircraft are equipped with ADS-B ahead of the Jan. 1, 2020, mandate.
The impossible turn
A turn back to the airport after an engine failure is risky, but sometimes it’s the best option.
Insurance broker offers scholarship to help pilots get in the air
Deadline is June 15 for the aviation scholarship.
Maintenance flight goes awry
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid trees during low-altitude flight.
Picture of the Day: Vintage Felts Field
Marc Sas submitted the following photo and note: “Stopping at Felts Field (KSFF) for breakfast.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for our new Page 4 photo feature in […]
Questions from the Cockpit: Parlez vous aileron?
It was the French who first deployed them in real world use in 1871, on an unmanned glider, and later were the first to use them on a powered aircraft — so I guess it’s only fair that they should get to name them.