The communication systems available to us today are amazing. We can listen to music via Bluetooth through our noise cancelling headsets, call home to let our family know we’re just half an hour out, and monitor two ATC frequencies simultaneously. But does that make us better pilots?
The safety repercussions of removing a parallel runway at KBTL
A plan to remove a parallel runway affects more than just airport operations.
Scouts update Aviation Merit Badge
The revised program aims to inspire young people to explore the world of flight, from the principles of aerodynamics to the diverse careers within the aviation industry, according to officials.
New Charles Lindbergh biography released
Released on May 21, 2025, to coincide with the 98th anniversary of Lindbergh’s historic transatlantic flight, “The Enigmatic Aviator: Charles Lindbergh, Revisited,” attempts to set the record straight on Lindbergh, best remembered for his famous solo flight from New York to Paris in 1927 and the kidnapping and murder of his 20-month-old son in 1932.
Pilot regrets flying after pressured by boss
After reviewing the regulations I now realize that I did not follow the proper protocol. I learned that as PIC I should not have let anyone influence my decision to fly or not to fly no matter what implications it may have.
Picture of the Day: On the numbers
Barry Munsterteiger submitted this photo and note: “Landing on Runway 25 at Grove Field Airport (1W1) in Camas, Washington, kissing the numbers on touch down. It always feels good when reviewing the footage and seeing that spot landing exactly where you planned.”
Questions from the Cockpit: O2 4 U
Sam, a private pilot in Montana, writes: How do I know how long a supplemental oxygen bottle will last in flight? Or, more correctly, how do I know it has enough for my flight before I takeoff?
AOPA scholarships to top $2 million in 2025
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the AOPA Foundation will award $2.2 million in scholarships in 2025, the largest amount in the foundation’s history.
Flight sim adds autopilot
“Whether you’re pulled away unexpectedly or simply can’t stay online for the entire flight, AutoPilot+ steps in to keep your aircraft safely flying so you can pick up where you left off,” company officials explain.