AOPA’s popular Rusty Pilots program, designed to get lapsed pilots back into the air, is now an online course.
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Nominations open for Flying Musicians scholarships
The Flying Musicians Association is accepting nominations from high school music directors for the FMA Solo Scholarship Program through Jan. 31, 2019.
Video: Density altitude and the triple H effect
A new video from AOPA’s Air Safety Institute answers all your questions about density altitude.
Picture of the Day: Hudson River flying
Braulio Cosme submitted the following photo and note: “First flight around Manhattan as a student pilot with my CFI, getting Class B experience in a C172SP with the G1000. Picture taken from an action camera installed in the tail ring.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can […]
Astronomy Night at 9I0 a star-studded success
Astronomy Night at Havana Regional Airport (9I0) in Illinois was a successful, with clear skies, plenty of high-powered telescopes, and more than 150 people eager to see the stars.
A clean plane is a happy plane
Aviation students will wash planes to raise money at Mansfield Municipal Airport in Massachusetts Sept. 29.
The Complete Private Pilot Syllabus updated
ASA has updated “The Complete Private Pilot Syllabus,” which is free in the PDF version.
Meet the Aeronca go-to guy
The date was Sept. 6, 1946. It was his first airplane ride. He was just 6 years old and it set the course for all days to follow.
Forum brings controllers and pilots together
A forum slated for Aug. 25 will bring air traffic controllers and pilots together to help each understand the other.