Aerotime

MARCH 6, 2025

ATP Flight School, the largest provider of commercial pilot flight training services in the United States, has announced it will expand its training aircraft fleet with the addition of 61 new aircraft throughout 2025. The deliveries will continue through to 2027, with around 40 new airplanes on average arriving each year with the provider.

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iPad Pilot News

MARCH 21, 2025

Flying with Starlink satellite internet: tips for pilots iPad Pilot News In-flight satellite connectivity is more accessible now than ever for pilots flying piston airplanes and light jets. This is ideal for campers, boaters, and now pilots, and you can use the newer Starlink Mini antenna with this plan.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 7, 2025

Occasionally, I enjoy looking through old back issues of FLYING to get a feel for what it would have been like to own an airplane in the 1960s and 70s. Have engines, avionics, and other parts outpaced inflation to the same degree as full airplanes? Then, theyd actually lose consciousness upon seeing airplane prices.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 17, 2025

A pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also holds a First-Class Honours degree in Air Transport Operations plus a masters degree in Blockchain. AeroTime is excited to welcome Christian Charalambous as a guest columnist.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

After the pilots realized the aircraft was rolling backwards, they immediately set the parking brake bringing the airplane to a halt. The pilot immediately applied the brakes to halt the aircraft. Then the pilots applied the parking brake.” All passengers disembarked the aircraft normally with no injuries reported.

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AV Web

APRIL 24, 2025

Air show legend Rob Holland was killed today when his MXS aerobatic airplane went down at Langley Air Force Base. “Rob was one of the most respected and inspiring aerobatic pilots in aviation history,” the Facebook post reads. ” The post Air Show Pilot Rob Holland Killed in Crash appeared first on AVweb.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

An Alaskan pilot has been making headlines for her unique Thanksgiving tradition— air dropping turkeys to her neighbors who live off the grid. The post Alaska Pilot Spreads Holiday Cheer With Turkey Drops appeared first on AVweb. Esther Sanderlin says she’s been dropping “turkey bombs” for the last three years.

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Cranky Flier

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

There were so many pilots that took an early retirement that nobody was ready for the very quick rebound in demand that led to a rapid increase in flights. The big airlines just kept taking pilots from their regionals, and the regionals were left scrambling to find anyone who was qualified. This was a pilot play.

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 23, 2025

I’ll start with a confession: I have never ditched an airplane. I don’t have any plans to ditch an airplane. But pilots like to be prepared for whatever might happen, so some theory is important. The pilot and one passenger suffered minor injuries; another passenger was uninjured. But notice: the airplane floated.

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AV Web

JULY 29, 2025

A team at the University of Maryland is exploring the same technology used in automotive lane-deviation warnings in hopes it could help cut down on spatial disorientation in pilots. Project lead professor Umberto Saetti said, “The pilots typically fly through two primary sensor cues, which are vision and equilibrium.

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Aerotime

MARCH 13, 2025

It may also surprise you that Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) and Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) holders are perfectly positioned to benefit from significant transfer credits toward a Bachelor of Science in either Aeronautics or Pilot Operations, which can cut time and tuition fees by up to a quarter.

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 4, 2025

If you dream of becoming a pilot, you might be wondering if its a hard career to enter. So, is it hard to be a pilot? Key Takeaways To become a pilot, you must invest a considerable amount of time, effort, and money. Pilots face many challenges, but the rewards and incentives make them worthwhile.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 5, 2025

A type club is a collection of owners and supporters of a specific type of airplane organized to share make- and model-specific technical information and hints for owning and flying the aircraft. Many airplanes are very weight limited with full fuel, for instance. For example, will the type support my intended use?

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. ” The pilot in the left seat As that accident shows, being PIC is a full time job.

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Air Facts

MAY 28, 2025

A Different Kind of Pilot DecisionChoosing Not to Fly Air Facts Journal Part I: A Practical Exercise in Saying “Unable” I earned my private pilot certificate in 1988, but for many years, my flying was sporadic. I logged more than 1,200 hours in a variety of airplanes and started flying regularly again. I could go.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 21, 2025

A quality headset is one of the most important tools a student pilotor any pilot, reallyhas. Consider these factors: Fidelity: Some headsets offer better audio quality, not only for clearly interpreting radio calls from ATC or other pilots, but for talking with passengers, understanding your instructor, or even enjoying music or podcasts.

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AV Web

JUNE 29, 2025

Key points: Pilot monitoring system integrated in STOL Aircraft Autoland the ultimate goal Your next airplane may be keeping an eye on you to make sure you’re fit to fly. At first, the tech “will warn pilots about signs of fatigue, leveraging intelligent sensors to measure e.

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Plane and Pilot

JUNE 17, 2025

Dacy would take her private pilot check ride in it and still has the Stearman to this day. Dacy echoes what many airline pilots know to be true: “Aviation is a mix of luck, timing, a good attitude, and skill. I kept thinking, ‘No, I don’t need another airplane.’ I’ve had it since I was 14 and an engine later,” she said.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Whether you are an aspiring pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about the subject, this article is for you. Key Takeaways Category is the broadest grouping based on aircraft use, like airplane, glider, or rotorcraft. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and lets dive into the world of aircraft certification!

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Pilot Institute

APRIL 5, 2025

Even professional pilots use this technique! There might be the occasional difference of a knot or two here or there, but generally, as we pilots say, it is close enough for government work. Such as Navigation An old, bold pilot once told us that a weather forecast is simply a horoscope with numbers. The wind direction.

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AV Web

JULY 10, 2025

Investigators noted that the pilot reported control difficulties and made several mayday calls before radar contact was lost. According to the report, the pilot checked in with SOCAL Departure after takeoff at 1,600 feet and was instructed to make a left 180-degree turn.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 29, 2025

Many aspiring pilots feel discouraged before they even start training, believing that their height disqualifies them from taking to the skies. This misconception can shatter dreams and rob the aviation world of potential top-notch pilots. In this article, well debunk the myths surrounding pilot heights in civil and military aviation.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 25, 2025

I dont exactly fit the standard pilot profile of Game Aerospaces GB1 GameBird But theres always been something about the GameBird that has piqued my interest. Its first-class team, led by Ian Waghorn, ensures that pilots leave the training program feeling confident, competent, and safe in their new or new-to-them GameBird.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 5, 2025

The rugged design of a tailwheel airplane and its extra prop clearance opens up the opportunity to land at a wide variety of off-airport locations with soft surfaces, like sand, gravel bars, grass and even mud. This week’s tip explains how to land a tailwheel airplane on non-pavement surfaces using the soft field method.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

With just sixteen airworthy examples, the Douglas A-26 Invader is not the most numerous warbird out there, which means qualified pilots are equally rare. However, among that small cadre, there is one pilot, Stephen Swift, who has four (approximately 38% of the population) of the world’s flying Invaders in his logbook. Imagine that.

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Pilot Institute

JULY 11, 2025

Why do jet pilots talk about speed in terms of Mach number? Why don’t they use Indicated Airspeed just like the pilots who fly slower aircraft? Pilots switch to Mach number at high altitudes to avoid inaccuracies in IAS due to compressibility effects. And why should pilots be wary of Mach 1? Here’s why. Here’s why.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 9, 2025

Holding procedures often leave many prospective IFR pilots in a cold sweat. Today we will explain airplane holding patterns in detail, answer some common questions, and even teach you a few ‘hacks’ to make flying a hold a real breeze. Pilots use holds for traffic delays, weather, emergencies, planning, or runway changes.

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Pilot Institute

JUNE 4, 2025

Have you ever seen an airplane with no tail and no vertical fin, but with just a sleek wing? A tailless aircraft is a fixed-wing airplane without a horizontal stabilizing surface. A tailless airplane is one where everything needed to fly, like lift, control, and stability, is built into the main wing.

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Flight Training Central

MARCH 19, 2025

Take the time to compute the total weight of the airplane and center of gravity (CG) before every flight, based on the number of occupants, baggage and fuel and where each item is positioned in the airplane. The video clip belowis from Sporty’s 2025 Learn to Fly Course

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Flying Magazine

JUNE 4, 2025

Before a student pilot can legally fly solo, they must be able to demonstrate not just control of the airplane but command of the environment around it. An EFB is, according to FAA Advisory Circular 91-78 , any portable electronic device used to display charts, documents, or other materials typically found in a pilots flight bag.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In the post-pandemic era, buyers of all aircraft types are united in one viewpoint—airplanes are darn expensive. The days of sub-$30,000 Cessna 172s and Piper Cubs are well behind us, and bargain hunters are forced to sharpen those pencils, do research, and seek out underappreciated types to get the most airplane for their money.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 13, 2025

In FBOs and online forums, many prospective airplane owners ask other pilots for aircraft recommendations. For a rugged, do-anything airplane, an original, straight-tail 182 is about as good as it gets. The post Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1959 Cessna 182B Skylane appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Aerotime

JUNE 19, 2025

The crew donned masks, were able to clear the smoke, and landed the airplane back in New Orleans. Boeing has revised flight manuals for pilots detailing the steps to take to prevent smoke from entering the cockpit or cabin following an LRD activation. None of the crew or passengers were injured,” the NTSB said.

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AV Web

JULY 23, 2025

The long-awaited Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) final rule was signed by the FAA Administrator on July 18, 2025, marking the most significant change to the light aircraft landscape since the Sport Pilot/Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) rule was introduced in 2004. Here’s what you need to know.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 12, 2025

Then, a few years ago, I was privileged to hear how an amazing young woman, Jessica Cox , earned her sport pilot certificate. The story of this unique airplane begins in the early 1930s with Fred Weick, an engineer for the National Advisory Committee for Aviation (NACA). The final chapter of the Ercoupe story began with great promise.

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Air Facts

MARCH 5, 2025

Teaching International Student Pilots Air Facts Journal In the mid 70s, I was a USAF T-38 instructor pilot (IP) in the 71 st Flying Training Wing at Vance AFB (KEND) in Enid, Oklahoma. Two squadrons trained students in their journey to become Air Force pilots. The venerable Tweet A.K.A. The 6000-pound dog-whistle!

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Flying Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

In training airplanes such as the Cessna 172, you will find a notation of the “demonstrated crosswind” with the caveat “not a limitation.” ” To get this information the aircraft manufacturers put their airplanes into crosswind conditions to see that it can handle them.

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