Product Pilot Report: Flight Bags By Pilots

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Flight bags are like logbooks—every pilot has one, and every pilot has opinions about them. After years of using the original Flight Gear bags, I was curious (and a little skeptical) when I heard Sporty’s had completely redesigned the line. But after flying with a few of the new models over the past month, I can confidently say this is more than a refresh—it’s a total reimagination.

How to make the most of marginal VFR weather conditions

Sometimes terrain, icing, lack of instrument rating or proper equipment can make flying on an Instrument Flight Plan (IFR) not an option. But that doesn't mean you need to cancel a flight just because there's weather along the route or it's not perfect VFR.

A Comprehensive Guide to the FAA Knowledge Test

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Scheduling your FAA knowledge test is an exciting step toward…

GAJSC Reminds Pilots: Don’t Skip the Logbook Before Flying

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The General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) is urging pilots and aircraft operators to pay closer attention to an often-overlooked but critical step before flight: verifying the Approval for Return to Service in the aircraft logbook.

Video Tip: The Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH)

You'll find a "how-to" manual on every airplane that describes how to operate that particular model, called the pilot's operating handbook, or POH. This week's tip takes a look at the information contained in the POH, along with the differences between the version that must be kept on the airplane and the one sold off the shelf at the local pilot shop.

Departing the Airport Traffic Pattern – HD Flight Maneuver Spotlight

Standard VFR departure procedures are established at pilot-controlled airports to ensure that departing aircraft remain clear of incoming traffic as they climb out of the terminal airport environment.