Joseph, a student pilot in Georgia, writes: I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around induced drag. Can you help me out?
General Aviation
Video captures effect of climate change on Alaska glacier
“The video distills 40 years of flying over the same glacier area and how things have changed,” Marshall Severson told General Aviation News staff.
Ligado files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Ligado, a company that has been trying to move ahead with a high-speed broadband cellular network that aviation advocates assert has been proven to interfere with GPS, has filed for bankruptcy.
New company offers aviation posters
The collection is focused on aviation, including a variety of posters with aircraft, ranging from the Cessna 172 to the Beaver, as well as posters devoted to aircraft engines.
Lack of situational awareness causes near miss
It is known at my flight school that this airport has had many problems with general aviation pilots being unsafe.
Picture of the Day: Sunset on the ramp at KICT
Madi Johnson submitted this photo and note: “The autumn sky is painted in gorgeous colors over Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport (KICT) in Kansas. A beautiful end to another day of flight training!”
Never fly a kid in your airplane
Unless he or she is signed up in a formal program that can give follow-up resources and support.
The Schiff Show: Aviation safety goes prime time
Pilots and aircraft owners looking for a fresh approach to safety education can tune in to The Schiff Show, an aviation safety variety show hosted by Captain Brian Schiff.
Gallery in the sky
Sherwin Williams’ 2025 aerospace coatings calendar features several general aviation aircraft, including the Cessna 182, Cirrus SR22, Van’s Aircraft RV-14, and a Mooney M20K.