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It’s pretty much impossible to explain aerodynamics without heavily simplifying it. Aerodynamics is a field for engineers, based on differential equations that don’t have much use…

There hardly needs to be any arm twisting to plan a trip to the West Coast. But navigating the complex tapestry of the Los Angeles Basin…

In a landmark moment for aviation innovation, the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) on Monday announced 26 states to lead expanded, real-world testing of electric vertical takeoff…

Eventually, everyone gets stuck in a holding pattern. 1) Standard holding patterns use: A standard holding pattern uses right hand turns.  (AIM 5-3-8) A standard holding…

Every day, the team at Aircraft For Sale chooses an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, a good deal, or has other qualities…

Here are the basics you need to meet when you go missed. Earn your instrument rating and master IFR with Boldmethod’s new Instrument Procedures course. Whether…

In mountain valleys, winds follow a predictable pattern. Here are 4 different ways slope winds can affect your approach to a mountainous airport. 1) Airspeed fluctuations…

You roll out on final, and you see 4 red lights on the PAPI. Your first time around the pattern, you were right on glide path.…

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Though they’ve been around for a few years, emergency autoland systems are still fairly unproven. Garmin Autoland—which is installed on more than 1,000 aircraft—got its first…