The two-hour program is designed to introduce high school students to the wide range of career opportunities in general aviation.
New president named at Continental
Karen Hong has been named president and CEO of Continental Aerospace Technologies.
I suddenly and completely unexpectedly hit the water
While flying low over the water I suddenly and completely unexpectedly hit the water. The plane pitched up in the air and back down slamming onto the water extremely hard. The plane came to a stop and myself and my passenger were in dense fog.
Picture of the Day: Good morning Vietnam
Anh Tran submitted this photo and note: “Welcoming the dawn during a morning flight.”
Questions From the Cockpit: Who needs to be enlightened?
There are a lot of stumbling blocks in the way of accurately turning on Pilot Controlled Lighting, so it may be time for a refresher on lighting up the night.
International Aerobatics Day slated for June 25
A day celebrating the skill, beauty, and excitement of aerobatics will expand this year, as the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) goes global with International Aerobatics Day on Saturday, June 25, 2022.
Redbird flight training conference migrates to Oshkosh
The 2023 Redbird Migration flight training conference will be held at the EAA Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with its new 15,000-square-foot Pilot Proficiency Center.
Commercial pilot course with reduced hours introduced
Students with zero flight time are eligible for the new course, which allows them to earn their commercial certificate in 165 hours, compared to 220 for a Part 141 school and 250 for a Part 61 school.
Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing on a golf course
The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.