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Questions from the Cockpit: Burning off the fog
Denise, working on her private ticket in California, writes: Help me out! I’m getting ready to take my written, and I keep mixing up my fog types. Is...
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Flying for good
The 32-page eBook, which is free to download, is full of stories of inspiration from volunteer pilots, but also provides tips on how you can use your...
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Runway reopens July 1 at KLNS
Officials at Lancaster Airport in Pennsylvania report they’ve completed Phase III of the airport’s four-phase runway improvement project, an event mar...
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Sporty’s introduces L6 handheld radio
“The L6 is made exclusively for pilots — there are no menus, no wires, and no adapters,” says Sporty’s Director of Aviation Products and Marketing Dou...
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Fuel starvation brings abrupt end to checkout flight
The improper fuel management that resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
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Picture of the Day: A view for pilots only
Bill Peters submitted this photo and note: “A late evening flight over the Susquehanna River in Maryland looking at clouds reflecting off water.”
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Should this sort of thing be allowed?
What might have been perceived as the greatest adventure of their lives became an inescapable tragedy — one the rest of us will Monday morning quarter...
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Proposed rule to restore flight training in experimental aircraft
The FAA is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that will allow flight training in experimental aircraft, such as for transition training.
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FAA institutes mandatory monthly training for controllers
The effort, which will be held in collaboration with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, will focus on relevant safety topics aimed at s...
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Handcrafted signs showcase a passion for aviation
“The Aviator’s LifeSign showcases your passion for aviation,” say company officials. “Decorative hardware lines the sides and whether displayed in you...
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IFR practice flights ends with desert landing
Finally at about 500 feet AGL I landed in what appeared to be the smoothest desert terrain straight ahead. The landing was surprisingly uneventful and...
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Pictures of the Day: Congrats graduates!
Scott Shepro submitted these photos and note: “The Falcon RV Squadron out of Falcon Field (KFFC) in Atlanta flew 10 Van’s RVs in formation over each F...