AOPA

JULY 10, 2025

The July 9 confirmation of FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford was widely welcomed by general aviation advocates eager to see the longtime airline executive take charge of modernizing air traffic control.

Air Traffic Control

Flying Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

Air traffic control wants you to be ready when it clears you for the approach. Ask us anything you’ve ever wanted to know about aviation. Our experts in general aviation, flight training, aircraft, avionics, and more may attempt to answer in a future article.

Air Traffic Control

Flying Magazine

MAY 28, 2025

The framework Flytrex and Wing have implemented essentially serves as a fully autonomous version of air traffic control, a Flytrex spokesperson said. While it may still need refinement before being viable for general aviation, its a powerful proof of concept for what a modern, automated ATC system could look like.

Air Traffic Control

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

FAA Federal Aviation Administration The FAA is the US federal government agency in charge of aviation standards, air traffic control, airspace safety, and the certification of personnel and aircraft. This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight.

Pilot

Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

This becomes obvious when you read the reports generated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)you see the pilots actions and find yourself wondering, Why didnt the pilot declare an emergency and get priority handling from ATC? The aircraft then entered a series of banks and turns.

Pilot

Flying Magazine

JULY 24, 2025

Air Force ace Chuck Yeager’s historic supersonic flight in 1947, as well as several systems—such as the NACA airfoil—that remain in use. READ MORE: How Hybrid Air Vehicles Is Making World’s Longest Aircraft Longer Today, just about every airplane and air traffic control (ATC) facility in the country relies on technology developed by NASA.

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Air

JUNE 17, 2025

To navigate safely within the controlled airspace of an aerodrome, Visual Flight Rules (VFR) pilots rely on a vital document: the Visual Approach Chart (VAC). This isn’t just a simple route; it’s the common language that allows general aviation to coexist safely with all other air traffic. VOR , NDB).

Approach

Aviation News

JULY 11, 2025

Aviation News – July 11, 2025 — Warsaw Modlin Airport is set to become the first airport in Poland to manage air traffic using a Digital Tower, marking a significant step forward in modernizing na…

Air Traffic Control

Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 20, 2025

With parallel runways and a steady mix of general aviation and business traffic, it offers a real-world training environment from day one. From FBO staff and air traffic controllers to airline recruiters and local aviation organizations, Inflight is known for producing safe, skilled, and professional pilots.

Pilot

Air

JULY 24, 2025

TCAS , which stands for Traffic Collision Avoidance System, is the system that allows us to navigate these highways with maximum safety. Simply put, TCAS is a n on-board electronic system that operates independently of air traffic control (ATC) on the ground. It is common in smaller aircraft or in general aviation.

Transponder

Pilot's Life Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

When you search for flight instructors near Mesa, you’ll find that consistent good weather means fewer lesson cancellations and more time in the air. Falcon Field provides a friendly atmosphere, low traffic compared to major airports, and a strong general aviation community.

Checkride

Pilot Institute

MARCH 17, 2025

Instead, they monitor the airspace, communicate with air traffic control if necessary, and step in to prevent potential hazards. In most general aviation settings, youre allowed to act as a safety pilot with a PPL. Unless something goes wrong, its not their job to take over.

Pilot

Flight Training Central

MAY 11, 2025

You can take a friend and fly for lunch at another airport, tour local landmarks or attend fly-ins to meet other pilots and get involved in the aviation community. No matter where youre headed, being up in the air is the greatest thrill of all.

Pilot

AV Web

JANUARY 22, 2025

There is an air of uncertainty within the broad aviation industry over the ongoing transition to a new Presidential Administration. While the transfer of power is always a confusing time, the Trump team has made sweeping changes that will have an unknown effect on aviation – and general aviation in particular.

Air Traffic Control

AV Web

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that one of the first priorities for Sean Duffy, his pick for Transportation Secretary, is to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs for pilots and air traffic controllers to “make our skies safe again.”

Air Traffic Control

Professional Pilot

JULY 7, 2025

Support for the flight crew comes in the form of air traffic control, maintenance, fuel, deicing, security, passenger enplanement and deplanement, and cabin amenities, such as catering. General aviation (GA) pilots, corporate flight departments, and privately-owned aircraft cannot use airline terminals.

Fixed Base Operator

Aerotime

JUNE 27, 2025

While love was in the air, so were Gulfstreams, Globals, and a flurry of air traffic control alerts. The airport, which ranks in the top 15 busiest airports in Italy and among the top 50 in Europe by passenger traffic, operates with a single 3,300-meter runway and limited general aviation infrastructure.

Jet

AV Web

MAY 25, 2025

In a letter to members, COPA president Doug Ronan said the current name no longer represents the broad range of participation by other sectors of the aviation industry and is actually a barrier to entry by those who don’t fly or own aircraft. Being an aviator starts in the heart.

Pilot

AV Web

JANUARY 26, 2025

In addition, changes to current government hiring practices will provide a larger and better-qualified candidate pool to reduce workforce shortages such as air traffic controllers. Our excitable friends would indeed be correct that a theoretical 25 percent tariff across the board would harm business aviation.

Air Traffic Control

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

READ MORE: FlightSimCoach.com Available at Home and on Your Schedule To meet the DC-6B for the first time, I loaded onto the general aviation ramp at Boston Logan International Airport (KBOS)—my home airport in-sim. Then look up to the center overhead panel and check that the ignition switch is pointing to engine three.

Flight Deck

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As an aviation geek, I love listening to air traffic control audio, and always enjoy the VASAviation YouTube channel, which does a great job covering noteworthy air traffic control interactions. Ultimately air traffic controllers need to maintain their composure.

Air Traffic Control

AV Web

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

On Wednesday, a coalition representing commercial and general aviation interests urged Congress and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take immediate action to strengthen air traffic control (ATC) staffing and technology. Notably, the coalition made it clear that it is not pursuing privatizing U.S.

Air Traffic Control

Professional Pilot

MAY 30, 2025

F or the past 50 years, the technology deployed in Americas 520 air traffic control towers has ossified. Even towers at small general aviation (GA) airports are pricey at $1518 million each. In 2023, FAA published a plan to replace dozens of antiquated control towers.

Air Traffic Control

Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

on Saturday in celebration of general aviation’s history. The event required coordination of more than 11 agencies, including the FAA, air traffic control, TSA, and U.S. Dozens of aircraft are set to take to the sky over the National Mall in Washington, D.C., EST from Frederick Municipal Airport (KFDK).

Airplanes

Flying Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Other important measures included agreeing to hire and train up to 3,000 new air traffic controllers; increasing the length of cockpit voice recordings to 25 hours (from two hours); and extending the time frame for airline passengers to redeem travel credits to at least five years.

Air Traffic Control

AV Web

JUNE 30, 2024

The pilot, who was also an air traffic controller and Airframe & Powerplant mechanic, died in the accident and his two passengers were seriously injured. At his most recent medical examination in 2020, the pilot recorded 149 hours of flight experience, some 101 of which were in the make and model of the accident aircraft.

Air Traffic Control

Flying Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

The history of general aviation will be on public display overhead in Washington, D.C., In the 1930s, it was the choice for executive transport and air racers. It’s going to be a special time for AOPA and for general aviation,” Baker said. More than 11 agencies, including the FAA, air traffic control, TSA, and U.S.

Airplanes

AOPA

JULY 16, 2024

July 16, 2024—A diverse coalition of aviation industry stakeholders—representing commercial aviation, general aviation, manufacturing, emerging technologies, and more—submitted a letter to aviation leaders in Congress requesting a strengthened investment in the FAA’s air traffic control modernization budget.

Air Traffic Control

Jetwhine

APRIL 15, 2024

As a reminder, aviation fuel taxes are how the government funds the Airport and Airway Trust Fund that pays for airport improvements and some FAA operations such as air traffic control. Just before 4/1 came news that the FY 2025 budget proposed to raise the per-gallon tax on business jet fuel nearly 400%, to $1.06

Air Traffic Control

Plane and Pilot

JULY 3, 2024

If you maintain constant situational awareness and utilize all available resources, that’s conducive to safe general aviation operations. Vigilance, monitoring traffic, and staying attuned to changing weather conditions contribute significantly to safety.

Weather

Fear of Landing

AUGUST 9, 2024

The FFZ airfield has a 900-foot grass runway (18/36) and a low-altitude traffic pattern, allowing for spectators to watch the demonstrations of the slower aircraft. An airfield traffic pattern, also known as a circuit, is a standard path used by air traffic approaching the runway.

Runway

Professional Pilot

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single and twin-engine aircraft and is the first general aviation aircraft manufacturer in the world to certify Garmin Emergency Autoland. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. About Piper Aircraft Piper Aircraft Inc.,

Air Traffic Control

Jetwhine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Jetwhine A Part 91 corporate pilot tells the story of his first flying job in a swept-wing jet aircraft, both the good and the bad.

Pilot

Aviation Bussiness News

JULY 24, 2024

But aviation is so much more than just flying. We have brilliant women engineers, air traffic controllers, and sustainability experts pushing the boundaries of innovation, developing new technologies and unlocking the full potential of our airspace. “We

Pilot

Flight Training Central

MAY 1, 2024

You can take a friend and fly for lunch at another airport, tour local landmarks or attend fly-ins to meet other pilots and get involved in the aviation community. No matter where you’re headed, being up in the air is the greatest thrill of all.

Pilot in Command

Pilot Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Key Takeaways Airports that fall under Class C designation handle general aviation and airline traffic. Before entering Class C airspace, pilots must receive clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC). Class C airspace is essential for controlling general aviation and airline traffic for medium-sized airports.

Clearance

Flight Training Central

JULY 29, 2024

They’re routinely reviewing pilot reports and asking Air Traffic Control (ATC) for reports of turbulence, and they’ll go so far as to change their route of flight or altitude fairly dramatically to find smooth air.

Turbulence