Gyro Hero: Controlled emergencies
With such simple systems and relatively low cruise speeds, gyroplanes can be very safe aircraft. But emergencies are where they really shine. I'd take an engine failure in a gyroplane…
Cirrus Aircraft expands Duluth operations
Cirrus Aircraft announced plans to develop the Duluth Innovation Center at its headquarters following the acquisition of a 189,000 square-foot facility from the Duluth Economic Development Authority.
AOPA World Mastercard® Benefits Explained
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Safety in the backcountry
Late summer and fall are your last opportunities to enjoy flying in the backcountry while the rugged strips are still free of snow. Whether you plan to attend a backcountry…
Training and Safety Tip: Lost com
From primary pilot training to biennial flight reviews, pilots are quizzed on interpreting air traffic control light gun signals if their communication radios fail at a tower-controlled airport.
Early Analysis Flight Training Accident
On September 8, 2022, a PiperSport crashed at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) in Santa Monica, California. The accident caused the airplane to catch fire. No one on the…
Gyro Hero: Controlled emergencies
With such simple systems and relatively low cruise speeds, gyroplanes can be very safe aircraft. But emergencies are where they really shine. I'd take an engine failure in a gyroplane…
AOPA World Mastercard® Benefits Explained
Post Content
Safety in the backcountry
Late summer and fall are your last opportunities to enjoy flying in the backcountry while the rugged strips are still free of snow. Whether you plan to attend a backcountry…
Training and Safety Tip: Lost com
From primary pilot training to biennial flight reviews, pilots are quizzed on interpreting air traffic control light gun signals if their communication radios fail at a tower-controlled airport.