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Here’s when you should hold short…

There’s no telling what you might see in Fredericksburg, Texas, at Gillespie County Airport (T82).  From corporate jets to ScaleWings’ SW-51 Mustangs, there’s almost always something…

The National Transportation Safety Board has cited a loss of aircraft control possibly attributed to the misuse of the autopilot as one of the causal factors…

The National Weather Service’s Alaska Aviation Weather Unit will implement updates to its Surface and Significant Weather charts beginning Feb. 22, including changes to chart appearance,…

How much do you really know about aerodyanmics?

Air traffic controllers (ATCs) overseeing Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA) have made the jump from paper to electronic flight strips, an upgrade the Department of…

How does a short field takeoff differ from a normal one? It starts by achieving a short ground roll, and then climbing at the best angle …

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) released its 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report Wednesday, showing continued growth in the general aviation market compared with 2024.…

Let’s get started… 1) You’re planning an IFR flight with 45 minutes of fuel reserve past your intended point of landing. What’s the minimum weather you…

Every other month, I face the daunting yet exciting task of assembling a first-in-class general aviation magazine. While I pinch myself daily for the opportunity to…