A new post on Sporty’s Flight Training Central offers six tips to help pilots prepare for their checkride, as well as a list of Do’s and Don’ts.
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AOPA celebrates the best in aviation at Hoover Awards
Russ Meyer Jr., former CEO and Chairman Emeritus of Cessna Aircraft, was presented the R.A. “Bob” Hoover Trophy for 2024.
Breitling introduces new watch marking first non-stop balloon flight around the world
The Aerospace B70 Orbiter 25th anniversary edition — with its orange dial the color of the Orbiter 3 capsule — contains its very own piece of history: A segment of the original Breitling Orbiter 3 balloon visible through the transparent case back.
Mechanic’s error leads to failure of landing gear
Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly affix left main landing gear components, which led to the failure of the left main landing gear during the accident flight.
Picture of the Day: Sneaky Raptor
John Guzzi submitted this photo and note: “This F-22 Raptor was hiding against Pikes Peak as it was doing a fly-over at the US Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs, Colorado.”
Explain it to me like I’m 10
This is a great way to explain the force of gravity. Most of us, kids included, can relate to being weighed. Personally, I wish I had a bit less force on the scale.
Video: Afterburner takeoffs and Las Vegas
Fred Johnsen, the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel and General Aviation News Of Wings & Things columnist, recently posted this video of the Red Flag jets in afterburner, during a Nellis Air Force Base training mission.
Sporty’s named official provider of Cirrus owners association merchandise
The newly unveiled merchandise collection features a variety of shirts and hats for members of the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA).
Sherwin-Williams unveils universal clearcoat system for general aviation
“This is one product that does it all, from small repairs to large aircraft,” said Richard Giles, Global Technical Services and Training Manager for Sherwin-Williams.