A new training program makes history, earning FAA accreditation to teach pilots how to become STOL Drag race pilots. And even if those pilots never race, they still become better pilots, says STOL Drag’s creator.
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New owner for FlightAware
Collins Aerospace officials say acquiring FlightAware’s flight tracking and data platform, “the largest in the world, has the potential to deliver new capabilities and innovations across our entire business.”
Free Learn to Turn training program released
Sponsored by Avemco Insurance Company and Hartzell Propeller, the free program is includes a 98-page digital booklet, a 42-page graphics supplement to facilitate classroom discussion, a 28-minute webinar recording, a 12-minute video, targeted training exercises, and a pilot survey.
Video: How much it really costs to own an airplane
From the original $150,000 acquisition price to avionics, hangars, insurance, fuel, oil, and more, this aircraft owner breaks down what it really costs to fly his Bonanza.
Glamping at the airport
Glamorous camping, known as “glamping,” is now available at Hinton-Alderson Airport (WV77) in West Virginia. You can pull your plane right next to the campsite, which includes a queen-sized bed, picnic tables, a fire pit, and more.
Turner takes top flight instructor honor
Tom Turner, who specializes in flight training in Beech Bonanzas and Barons, has been awarded the National Association of Flight Instructors’ top honor, the Jack J. Eggspuehler Service Award.
New app aims to connect aviators
The free app is designed to help pilots connect with one another, find fly-ins, and more, including aircraft co-ownership opportunities.
Garmin Pilot app adds new terminal environment NOTAM alerts and graphical runway closures
Runway closure NOTAMs are now color-coded, with other features added as well.
5 tips for making better landings
Landing is one of the most fun and rewarding parts of flying, since all of your skills come together in a few important seconds and you get to grade the outcome based on tangible factors like landing smoothness, touchdown accuracy, and overall landing distance. This video offers some practical and effective tips from Charlie Gasmire of the Airplane Academy.