Elijia, a student pilot in Florida, writes: I’m confused about how private airports are shown on sectional charts. Most of them just show a circle with the letter R inside — why not the more logical P for private? And others have the more standard symbol, but then after the name of the airport it says (Pvt).
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The last line of defense for general aviation pilots
Designed for his own use in his Lancair 360, Nidal Robb and his colleagues at Microkit Solutions developed the Landing Height System as an additional tool for pilots to fly — and land — safely. Now they’ve introduced another safety-enhancing product.
Liability and unleaded fuels
Who will actually “approve” any new unleaded fuel and what does that approval mean?
Tuskegee Airman celebrates 100th birthday
A birthday cake decorated with imagery from his days with the 332nd and appropriately topped with red, white, and blue speckles was divided into slices and shared with attendees.
Third generation Sclair solos
On July 9, 2024, I got to add another memorable flying moment. But this time, I was planted firmly on the ground.
Veteran CFIs to join Instructor Hall of Fame
Two long-time safety advocates, Doug Stewart and Tim Tucker, will be inducted into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.
A Hero’s Tribute at the 2024 Tahoe Truckee Air Show
The theme for the 2024 show was a memorial to Brig. Gen. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson, who lived in nearby Auburn and was an enduring presence at the show for many years.
Flight Outfitters updates flight bags
The company has updated its Lift Flight Bag and Aviator backpack, while introducing its new Crew Duffel Bag.
The Biggest Little Air Show 2024
Sunny skies and a sellout crowd were on hand for the 11th Biggest Little Air Show put on June 15, 2024, by the Hiller Aviation Museum in Northern California.