You have until Dec. 21, 2018, to comment on new standards for an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or a type rating.
Pilots
Air racing makes it way to China, with some help from Reno
The first ever air race in China takes off Nov. 16, with some help from the folks behind the Reno Air Races.
Sharing the skies with drones
As more drones take to the skies, traditional pilots are concerned about their own safety.
Sporty’s releases 2019 Learn to Fly and Instrument Rating courses
The 2019 edition of Sporty’s Learn to Fly and Instrument Rating courses include a new Android app, new test prep tools, and integration with CloudAhoy.
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.
Picture of the Day: A beautiful day for a checkride
Jim McCloud submitted the following photo and note: “What a beautiful day for a checkride! Steven Malvey and examiner Jim Hinson taxi out for a checkride in Angels Camp, California.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for […]