Austrian authorities recently certified a patented system that reduces the impact of turbulence by 80% on Shark 600 aircraft.
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Reducing the Risks of Circle-to-Land Approaches
A recent analysis of circle-to-land approaches has resulted in a new Circle-To-Land Approach Hazards resource for general aviation pilots.
Free Aviation Safety Webinar Focuses on the Silent In-Flight Emergency
Lightspeed Aviation is presenting a free safety webinar, “Carbon Monoxide: The Silent In-Flight Emergency,” featuring Axel Alvarez, March 26, 2026.
Tips for safe winter flying
If you choose to fly during the winter, it’s imperative that you recognize the risks inherent in winter flying.
Confronting Loss of Control In-Flight: A practical path forward for general aviation
GA pilots should stop treating Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) as an unavoidable statistic, say officials with the Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Association International. To help achieve that, the association is holding a free safety summit to lay out its plan to save lives by eliminating the LOC-I threat.
ASTM approves new standard for GA aircraft airbags
Up until now, FAA special conditions have been employed as existing regulations did not envision airbag technology in aircraft.
Spatial disorientation: GA’s deadliest threat
According to 2025 research from the FAA’s Civil Aerospace Medical Institute, general aviation accidents caused by spatial disorientation had a 94% fatality rate compared to the 19% fatality rate for all GA accidents.
Flight Risk Assessment Tool released for ag pilots
The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) has released a Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) designed specifically for ag aviation.
From special ops to safe landings
A conversation with his dad led Sean “Skeeter” Sherman to develop the Stadia line of AGL altimeters.