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Glider flying is the purest, most peaceful form of flying – just the pilot and the atmosphere, managing energy to get where you want to go. But how do you get altitude in the first place? While the aero-tow is traditional (using a towplane to pull the glider up), the winch launch is an exciting alternative. Ride along in this video to see how you can go from parked to 1900 feet in about three seconds.
While I complain about gearcreep at home, I learned that I was the chief offender of gearcreep in the cockpit. Pens, Bluetooth GPS units, aux input cables, flashlights… the stuff that I found rolling around the passenger seat and on the floor after a recent night cross country had me convinced that a more organized cockpit would be in my future.
The moment: My son’s first solo The pilot: Evan Joseph Roseman The place: Witham Field Airport (KSUA), Stuart, FL The aircraft: Cessna 150 The memory: We weren’t sure if Friday, June 29, 2018, was going to be just another flight lesson with Evan’s fabulous CFI, or if she was going to kick the baby bird […]
Route 66, the legendary cross-country highway from Chicago to Santa Monica, is synonymous with freedom and adventure – but usually in a car. In this unique video, Matt Guthmiller lands his Bonanza on a gravel strip right next to the Mother Road and explores an abandoned hotel. It’s not every day you see airplanes and cars mixing it up on the same piece of pavement.
Join Sporty’s Doug Ranly for a hands-on look at how to use this popular flight computer. You’ll see three common functions step-by-step, plus tips for converting Fahrenheit to Celsius.
The demand for professional pilots has never been greater. Airline pilot requirements and mandatory retirements have significantly impacted the pool of eligible candidates and, in many cases, have left flight departments at a shortage of qualified applicants. If you’ve been dreaming about the challenge, adventure and rewards of a pilot career, there’s never been a better […]
Follow along with AirFacts editor and weather guru John Zimmerman as he discusses in-flight weather services and real world weather flying strategies. From the basics of weather theory to real world tips, this webinar is packed with information you can use on your next flight. Includes a review of actual trips flown with different technology, […]
After 40 years at American Airlines I’m excited that so many young adults like Paris are discovering aviation as a career again. For a long time it wasn’t this way, and the efforts of organizations like Sporty’s, AOPA, EAA and others is having a positive effect. No word can describe how happy and proud of her we are.
Updates to the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), change 3, went into effect on February 28. Among the updates, the AIM advises users of the previously announced modifications to the Notices to Airmen Publication (NTAP). On the recommendation of multiple industry group and associations, FAA made the announcement in early January to cut Part 1 from […]
Flying seaplanes is a blast no matter where are, but in the islands of the Bahamas it’s almost magical. With over 700 islands and that beautiful blue water, the options are endless and the weather usually cooperates. Ride along in this video as one seaplane pilot drops in on a variety of fun island locations.
