Do the Pilots of Dunkirk Defy the Laws of Physics? 
Cessna Caravan Receives FAA, EASA Certification For Garmin G1000 NXi 
American Legend Reveals the Enhanced Super Legend XP 
AirVenture Attendees Offered Discounted 172, 182 Parachute Systems 
Kitfox Aircraft Reveals the 2017 Speedster 
FAA Signs Aviation Safety Agreement With Singapore 
Workhorse is Bringing Their SureFly Helicopter to EAA AirVenture 2017 
Replacement AD for Piper Cherokee Oil Cooler Hose Assembly Issued 
Instrument Rating: Use it to Your Advantage
There are a variety of ways earning an instrument rating can benefit a pilot. I’ve heard many accomplished pilots with multiple ratings say they …
Flying
Articles is this category provide information about the operation of general aviation aircraft and the art and lifestyle of flying them.
Weather Science
A discussion of weather science and aviation weather. Weather Science – The goal The goal of this article is to give you an understanding of the …
How You Can Avoid a Mid-Air Collision
A private pilot looks at ways you can work to avoid a mid-air collision. On a hot, hazy August afternoon in 1996, we were …
How Fuel Air Mixture Impacts Aircraft Engine Performance
A discussion of how the fuel air mixture impacts the performance of the aircraft’s engine. “What I cannot create I do not understand.” – Richard …
Reading METARs
A refresher on reading METARs! With today’s cool apps like Foreflight, it’s easy to forget how to read the standard weather information in its raw …
Rotor Wash, Jet Blast and Wake Turbulence
A discussion of rotor wash, jet blast and wake turbulence and how to avoid them. A moving wing, a jet engine, and a helicopter …
Improve Piloting Skills With a Flight Simulator
Flight Simulator flying skills translate into real world abilities Flight simulators are just games, right? People who don’t really fly play them in their …
Mountain Wave: My Scariest Flight Ever
One private pilot’s experience with finding out about the mountain wave the hard way. It was a lazy, sunny southern California Saturday in February 1998. …
Learning to Fly a Taildragger
The process of learning to fly a taildragger requires patience and persistence. The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not …
Flying in Hot Weather: Density Altitude
There’s a lot to consider when flying at high density altitude. By Mike Adams, VP Underwriting Avemco Insurance Company Hot weather makes getting the best …
