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 […]
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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.
FAA expands program to get drones in the air faster
LAANC expedites the time it takes for drone pilots to receive authorizations to fly under 400′ in controlled airspace.
Lost pilot exhausts fuel supply
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain situational and geographic awareness during the flight, which resulted in him becoming lost and exhausting the gyroplane’s fuel.
Picture of the Day: Avoiding Thanksgiving traffic
Hal Denton submitted the following photo and note: “The gift of flight! Flight turns the drudgery of travel into a fun-filled adventure.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day are also considered for […]
A thought on why Mooney shut down operations, this time
Mooney’s shutdown was a shock, but should it have been?
Still don’t have ADS-B? What happens to you Jan. 1, 2020?
The webinar is for aircraft owners who have not equipped with ADS-B.