Heading into winter is a great time to plan for spring when recreational aircraft come out of hangars and take to the warming skies.
New poll reveals high hopes — and high fears — of drones
The poll found an overwhelming majority of people expect something will go wrong and support drone regulation.
Free admission for those 18 and under at Oshkosh 2020
“Inspiring young people and giving them a first look at what’s possible in aviation is only achievable if they can get in the gate.”
Automatically earn FAA WINGS credit with Sporty’s courses
Sporty’s Learn to Fly and Instrument Rating courses provide six credits, while shorter courses provide one credit for either a basic or advanced knowledge topic.
RV-10 hits power line while landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s unstabilized approach and failure to go around at night, which resulted in the airplane impacting a power line and a subsequent hard landing.
Picture of the Day: Deep in Desolation
Cory Wolf submitted the following photo and note: “Spring in the Desolation Canyon along the Green River in Utah made for a great backdrop for my 1963 C205 in May 2019. In this remote section of the canyon, access is only possible by floating the river, by foot, or by plane. The pasture/runway has been […]
How I got started flying: From model airplanes to soloing in -11°
During a memorable ride in a plane, Doug Robertson thought to himself: ‘Wow, I’ve got to learn to fly!’ And, so I did.”
AOPA 2020 fly-in locations revealed
San Marcos, Texas, Casper Wyoming, and Rochester, New York
Ever wondered what goes into overhauling an aircraft engine?
The video gives an up-close look at what goes into overhauling an aircraft engine.