The first ever air race in China takes off Nov. 16, with some help from the folks behind the Reno Air Races.
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Sharing the skies with drones
As more drones take to the skies, traditional pilots are concerned about their own safety.
The ability to fly is priceless
Learning to fly is expensive, but the value is too high to be measured in dollars.
Pilots and medications
As part of its “Fly Safe: Prevent Loss of Control Accidents” initiative, the FAA routinely issues “best practices” for pilots. The latest is all about pilots and medication, both prescribed and over the counter. It begins: “Medicine, whether it’s prescribed or bought over-the-counter, is designed to solve a problem. However, used incorrectly, medicine may create […]
Sterile cockpit procedures
Something for all pilots to consider: 86% of all sterile cockpit violation incidents could have resulted in an near mid-air collision (NMAC).
Jan Johnson’s flying ambulance
Warbird pilot Jan Johnson showed off her 1945 Vultee Stinson L-5/G Sentinel at EAA AirVenture 2018.
GA steps up in wake of Hurricane Florence
GA stepped up in the wake of Hurricane Florence, delivering relief supplies to areas hard-hit by the storm and its massive flooding.
Holding Pattern app updated
The Holding Pattern Computer app calculates holding pattern outbound heading and time, reducing pilot workload.
Pictures of the day: What more could you ask for?
Gary Lanthrum sent in these photos, with a note: “The San Juan Islands in Washington state are a special place. I was able to take some neighbors to a cabin on a private grass airstrip on Stuart Island Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. The air was clear, the winds were light, and the picnic was delicious. […]