It’s a great flight. My first from the left seat in this particular airplane. There will be many more in the years to come. But I will remember on each flight, in any aircraft, no matter how much instrumentation is available or unavailable to me, keep the distractions to a minimum, enjoy the ride, and always remember to fly the airplane.
Pilots
Video: A tip to predict icing conditions
The new video offers one trick to predict icing conditions while flying.
Latest edition of FAA Aeronautical Chart User’s Guide released
The 14th edition of the guide explains all the symbology for FAA sectionals and more.
Mountain-top airport reinvigorated
Volunteers from the Recreational Aviation Foundation spent a Saturday clearing trails near the airport in an effort to increase the number of planes arriving for hiking and camping.
STOL Drag: Making good pilots better
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.
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.