Top 5 questions and answers for flying with youth

We’ve all been there.  After many months, or possibly years,…

Video: how to use an iPad on an IFR flight

Taking off into a low overcast is a rush for many instrument pilots, as the ground disappears into the mist and clouds. At that point, you have to trust your training and follow the instruments - not the seat of your pants. But new technology makes this a little bit easier. In this video, you'll ride along in the right seat of a Piper Arrow as the pilot shoots an instrument approach in low IFR conditions.

Video: flying to the Bahamas in a Cessna 172

Island hopping in the Caribbean should be on every pilot's bucket list. It's fun, exhilarating and surprisingly easy to do, even in a small airplane. As this video shows, all it takes is a Private Pilot certificate and a Cessna 172.

Video: F/A-18 high speed maneuvers

Ever wished you could fly a fighter jet? Watch this five minute video for a taste of what it's like. You'll ride along for a catapult shot off an aircraft carrier, some high speed formation flying, a few low level passes and finally a landing back on the carrier. Do not try this in your Cessna.

Flight maneuver spotlight: forward slips

This week's flight maneuver spotlight focuses on the forward slip, a procedure you can use to increase the descent rate during the landing approach without increasing airspeed.

Video: fun flying in the AirCam

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It's one of the most distinctive airplanes ever built, and also one of the most fun. In this week's video, you'll ride along as the AirCam flies across some of the most beautiful places on earth, from remote jungles to quiet lakes.