The FAA has released a final rule, effective Jan. 17, 2025, that allows for aircraft registration and dealer certificates to be issued electronically.
What GA pilots need to know about the Super Bowl
General aviation pilots flying near New Orleans from Feb. 6-11, 2025, must be aware of temporary flight restrictions, follow special air traffic procedures, and comply with additional requirements that will be in effect for Super Bowl LIX.
Winchester Aviation opens new FBO at KOKV
While a public grand opening celebration is slated for Spring 2025, pilots and their passengers can access the new FBO building now, according to company officials.
Pilot crashes while dragging landing site
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a drag maneuver, which resulted in an overrun and subsequent impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Cleaning the snow off the easy way
Bob Komjathy submitted this photo and note: “An Air National Guard Chinook just about disappearing in the snow doing a low hover behind my home at Brighton Airport (45G) in Michigan, Jan. 15, 2025. We get all sorts of visitors at our little airport. It’s always a joy to see them.”
What’s up with unpaved field certification?
If you land on an unpaved runway in an airplane without an approval for operating on that runway type, and something goes wrong, I’d expect your insurer to scrutinize that event closely.
Simulators and AR: A game-changer for general aviation pilots
New research suggests that integrating Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) and Augmented Reality (AR) into general aviation pilot training could significantly enhance safety, reduce costs, and modernize learning methods.
99s put out call for executive director
According to 99s President Robin Hadfield, the need for an executive director is tied to the association’s growth.
ForeFlight introduces Insurance Fair Price Tool for aircraft owners
Available to all individual ForeFlight subscribers via ForeFlight Web, the tool uses anonymous insurance policy data shared by pilots, as well as each pilot’s own aircraft and flight experience data, to show an expected insurance premium range based on similar pilot profiles.