How do N-Numbers get assigned? Why are they so wildly different? Who has N-1? And what about other countries? These questions — and more — are answered by our Questions From the Cockpit columnist William E. Dubois.
Video: Flying the Hudson River Corridor
Personally, I’ve never flown as pilot-in-command on the east coast north of Florida. So the idea of flying around New York City is pretty daunting.
See your plane in 3D
To celebrate its 25th anniversary Scheme Designers is inviting past customers to submit photos of their aircraft. One owner will win a 3D rendering of their aircraft.
PWI introduces LED Ice Light
The light is a direct drop-in replacement for several incandescent bulbs in a variety of aircraft ranging from Barons, King Airs, Cessna 210s, 208s, Citation business jets, and more.
Drunk pilot forgets to extend landing gear
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear due to intoxication during an unauthorized flight.
Picture of the Day: Work and then play
Chris Brammer submitted this photo and note: “A Zenith CH 750 CruZer and 1972 Corvette Stingray in south Louisiana.”
The quiet interval
This quiet interval takes me back to memories of my old friend, now gone, Hiram Mann. It makes me think of a place where he faced significant hardship, but came to experience profound pride.
Things are looking up for business aviation post-pandemic
“Despite the ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic, flight hours have recovered and grown beyond pre-pandemic levels. The overall health of the business jet market is strong, and growth is expected to continue.”
Minnesota teacher named Aerospace Educator of the Year
Caroline Little’s nomination was accepted unanimously by the National Aviation Hall of Fame.