Famous for his around-the-world flight and YouTube channel, Matt Guthmiller has launched 8Flight, a next-generation EFB. Designed to rival market leaders, the app offers real-time AI weather, offline planning, and streamlined flight intelligence for a modern cockpit experience.
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The Pure Joy of Ski Flying
Ski flying transforms frozen wilderness into endless runways, requiring specialized technical skills and a bold sense of adventure. This story explores the pure joy of winter flight and the nostalgic freedom found navigating the world on skis.
Can General Aviation Transition to Unleaded Avgas by 2030?
As our fuels and oils expert looks back at what was accomplished in 2025 towards general aviation’s transition to unleaded fuel, he questions whether we can meet our self-imposed deadline of 2030 to go completely lead-free.
Call for Entries: The Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots
Pilots aged 24 and younger are encouraged to write about their most memorable flight.
Navigating General Aviation’s Transition to Unleaded Avgas
General aviation pilots and aircraft owners are asked to read the FAA’s draft Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline and comment on it before March 13, 2026.
New Flight Training Summit Set to Launch in 2026
The new Ascend Flight Training Summit replaces the annual National Association of Flight Instructors annual summit, with an emphasis on educational sessions.
The Blackhawk Group Acquires Silver Sky Aviation
The acquisition establishes Wasilla as the sixth location in The Blackhawk Group’s Performance Center Network, company officials noted.
Questions from the Cockpit: Confusion Crossing the Country
Jimmy, a student pilot in Florida, writes: I’m confused about what seem to be overlapping definitions of cross-country flight, especially when it comes to what can or should be logged. I’ve talked to a couple of different CFIs at my school and I’m getting different answers. Can you help me sort this out?
FAA Expands UAS Test Site Network for First Time Since 2016
The expansion of the test locations is designed to accelerate the integration of drones into the National Airspace System, including how they will share that space with manned aircraft.