For some pilots, the path to becoming a pilot starts with – or is greatly helped by – Mom.
Proposed rule change would allow training in experimental LSA
A proposed rule change would allow flight training in experimental light-sport aircraft.
Girls in Aviation Day 2018 sets records
An estimated 15,000 girls participated in Girls in Aviation Day around the world.
New book chronicles the lives of the Doolittle Raiders after the war
A new book chronicles the lives of the Dootlittle Raiders after their famous raid on Japan.
Free brochure plots the course to a pilot certificate
A free brochure from ASA helps plot the course to a pilot certificate.
Inadequate weather planning fatal for pilot
Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning and in-flight weather evaluation, which resulted in an encounter with a strong cold front and the pilot’s subsequent loss of airplane control.
Pictures of the Day: Happy Halloween
Hayman Tam submitted the following photos and a note: “An annual tradition at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, California, continues on as this pumpkin, autographed by many costumed children, begins its earthward plunge from this Enstrom 480.” That was followed by the messy duty of cleaning up pumpkin from the taxiway. Would you like […]
The Year in Pictures
It’s that time of year again. We’re looking for your best photographs for The Year in Pictures for our two print issues in December. The photos also will be posted online during the coming months as Picture of the Day, like the one below: Send us your best shots taken during 2018. Note: Please send the […]
Throwing cold water on fires
Air tankers have evolved since they were first used in 1937.