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The Pilot’s Manual: Airline Transport Pilot published
The new book covers all the topics required by the Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program.
Aging pilots, aging airplanes
The average age of a general aviation aircraft is 50 years old.
Video: Flying formation over the Florida Keys
A pilot documents a great day of flying.
Who are you?
Do you use your N number when announcing yourself? You should.
Survey: Rule Related Behavior
You are flying into deteriorating weather, with friends on board. What’s going through your mind?
GA advocates raise objections to proposed drug study among pilots
The advocacy groups note the proposed study is “fundamentally flawed and will not accomplish its stated goals.”
Blimps and ADS-B: All ‘In’ a day’s work
“ADS-B is a check and balance on the pilot’s eyes being outside the cockpit and the possibility that air traffic controllers may be too busy to call out traffic.”
Picture of the Day: Flying weather at last!
Hayman Tam submitted the following photo and note: “After a long and very wet winter, glorious weather finally appeared in Northern California in time for St. Patrick’s Day and pilots took advantage of the perfect flying conditions. This Howard DGA-15P and Piper Apache were two eye-catching visitors at San Carlos Airport (KSQL).” Would you like […]