Flight Training Central

MARCH 3, 2025

Depending on design, airfoils used in general aviation, stall at angles of attack between 16 to 18 degrees. The power on stall simulates the takeoff and departure situations, and the power off stalls the approach and landing conditions. At the normal approach speed, lower the nose to the approach pitch attitude.

Rudder

Air Facts

MAY 28, 2025

An approaching system threatened to bring widespread low ceilings, embedded thunderstorms, and wind shear across much of the southern U.S. An approaching system threatened to bring widespread low ceilings, embedded thunderstorms, and wind shear across much of the southern U.S. That evening, I checked the weather for the next leg.

Wind Shear

Airline Reporter

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Before that, aviators made use of either a nearby farmer’s field and an athletic field on campus (those old biplanes didn’t need a very long runway). As World War II approached, the airport was designated a Civilian Pilot Training Program facility and an aircraft mechanic training facility, all to help the war effort.

Runway

Air Facts

JUNE 2, 2025

The aviation community is alive and well Air Facts Journal General aviation can feel old fashioned, but sometimes thats exactly what we need. This is just part of general aviation culture, and its been going on for decades. To most pilots, the scene Ive just described sounds entirely unremarkable.

Pilot

Plane and Pilot

JUNE 7, 2025

Plan your approach so that you don’t need excessive power to maintain your glide path. The future of many general aviation airports depends heavily upon the public’s perception of them,” said Christopher Parker of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. When landing, aim to touch down on the first third of the runway.

Runway

Northstar VFR

MAY 26, 2025

Pros: Creates substantial draggreat for steep approaches Adds lift while keeping upper wing surface mostly undisturbed Cons: High drag penalty Limited lift improvement compared to more advanced designs 3. Common Aircraft: Youll find Fowler flaps on higher-performance general aviation aircraft and light twins.

Camber

Plane and Pilot

MAY 31, 2025

1 cause of general aviation accidents remains loss of control (LOC). However, these preventable accidents can happen anywhere in our aviation world. This first-things-first approach allows for smooth and controlled instrument flight and is vital when an in-flight emergency or unplanned situation occurs.

Airplanes

Pilot Institute

JANUARY 3, 2025

If youre preparing for takeoff, navigating an approach, or landing at an uncontrolled airport, knowing how to read a windsock can give you quick wind information. Non-Towered Airports Compared to commercial airports that have tower services, many general aviation airports are uncontrolled. How else can a windsock help?

Knot

Pilot Institute

JULY 4, 2025

When the time of closest approach falls below certain levels, TCAS issues alerts. You can even find it as an optional system in small general aviation aircraft. Conversely, situations like approaches in closely spaced parallel runways can have too many nuisance alerts. Whenever TCAS II is used, it has to be version 7.0+

Transponder

Jetwhine

APRIL 2, 2025

During an instrument approach or on a standard terminal arrival route (STAR), autothrottles relieve the pilot of the throttle-jockeying work during required speed changes. General aviation aircraft that use Garmins Autoland system, in fact, require Garmins autothrottles installed.

Cockpit

AV Web

DECEMBER 26, 2024

( This story originally appeared in Aviation Safety Magazine.) “Everyone talks about the weather, but no one ever does anything about it. The same could be said about managing the risk of general aviation. If theres a cold front approaching your departure airport, and you dont want to fly through it, stay on the ground.

Weather

iPad Pilot News

JUNE 17, 2025

ForeFlight Adds Unusual Attitude Alerts, Auto Logbook Exports, and More iPad Pilot News The latest ForeFlight Mobile app update introduces powerful features designed to improve safety, streamline workflows, and enhance situational awareness for general aviation pilots.

AGL

Universal Weather

APRIL 3, 2025

Customs & Immigration: CIQ clearance is available at the General Aviation Terminal (GAT) from 0800-2100 local time. Noise Abatement & Approach Requirements: Special crew briefing required prior to operating. LFMN often denies requests until close to the date of operation, making repositioning a viable alternative.

Clearance

AV Web

JANUARY 1, 2025

This proactive approach allows for timely repairs and part replacements, reducing downtime and enhancing safety. For example, the only thing digital about the first general aviation digital autopilot was a four-bit microprocessor in the control panel. However, those days are long gone.

Air Traffic Control

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 1, 2025

Revolutionary Releases: Future Takes Flight AirVenture 2025 served as the launchpad for several significant aircraft introductions and announcements that are poised to reshape general aviation. This approach addresses the needs of both individual pilots and institutional purchasers like flight schools and commercial training operators.

Calibrated Airspeed

Universal Weather

MARCH 27, 2025

Parking is generally available year-round. Parking stands are assigned upon approach, and while hangar space is not available , Universal Aviation Trkiye can assist in coordinating extended stays with authorities. Fines may be issued for non-compliance with approved slot times.

General Aviation

Pilot Institute

APRIL 12, 2025

High camber generally promotes more airflow deflection, thanks to something called Bernoullis Principle. This is why the typical airfoil shape has a curved top and a flat bottom, especially in slower-speed general aviation aircraft. Its very useful if youre too high on approach.

Torque

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

In recent times, composite materials have been introduced for flight controls even in small general aviation aircraft. Fly-by-wire is expensive, so you wont find it on most small general aviation aircraft. The downside of this approach is a lack of redundancy. What Materials Are Used in Ailerons?

Aileron

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 5, 2025

ATP Flight School , a nationwide flight school known for their fast tracked approach to pilot-training curriculum, will be taking delivery of 61 new Cessna 172s and Piper Seminoles this year. Most of them (54 airplanes) will be Garmin G1000 NXi-equipped Cessna 172s and seven will be Piper Seminoles outfitted with Garmin G1000s.

General Aviation

Flying Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

The notation “Expect FL 230” is for planning purposes, so you know when to begin the descent, which means, of course, have briefed the approach and have the aircraft configured. 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.

Air Traffic Control

AV Web

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

But by then, it might be too late to prevent damage that the perennially fragile general aviation industry may not survive, at least not in the way we see it now. Let’s at least stop aiming those magic bullets at each other for a start.

Approach

Pilot Institute

MARCH 7, 2025

As you return to the traffic pattern, focus on short and soft field approaches and landings. Loss of Control Why does loss of control happen in general aviation (GA)? Keep a record of your crosswind landings, takeoff distances, and approach speeds under actual conditions. These five are the most common root causes.

Pilot

Simple Flying

APRIL 18, 2025

Its approachable design and enduring popularity made the P92 a worthy subject for aviation history enthusiasts.

Approach

Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

This is a general aviation term that also applies to drone flight. The systematic approach is designed to help pilots approach troublesome situations in a calm and logical manner. Information transmitted via ATIS can include weather information, NOTAMs, available approaches, or active runaways.

Pilot

Pilot Institute

APRIL 23, 2025

Landing Gear Operating Speed (VLO) Explained Youre on the final approach. Now its time to extend the landing gear and complete your final approach checklist. Firstly, adopting airline procedures can be beneficial even for general aviation pilots. Lets take a closer look at how this works in the context of VLO.

Final Approach

Flying Magazine

JULY 24, 2025

In May, NASA renewed its collaboration with Boeing air taxi arm Wisk Aero, which has helped it study precision approach and landing for eVTOL aircraft. In November, researchers gauged Reliable Robotics’ automated flight system and Collins Aerospace’s ground-based surveillance system during remotely piloted flights.

Airfoil

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 24, 2025

In fact, Odie was approached by air show promoters while at Lakeland, inquiring about booking Duggy. Back in Dayton, Conrad, battling cancer but soldiering on in true Army Aviation style, organized support and resources to ensure that Duggy would bring SkyReach to the Dayton Air Show, held the third weekend of July.

Hangar

Plane and Pilot

MARCH 10, 2025

Specifically, Rotaxs approach to putting 160 hp to the prop flange is fundamentally different from Lycomings. And what Rotax doesnt want to buy, it can create in house. The combination means that pretty much anything you can put into the CAD-CAM software you can also build. The familiar great-gray aero engine uses displacement, all 319.8

Descent

Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Pilots have jokingly created different phrases to remember what seeing certain lights means, such as Green then red, turn right or youre dead when an aircraft is approaching head-on. Although only a requirement for flying at night, pilots generally have these lights turned on all the time to increase visibility.

Airplanes

AV Web

JULY 22, 2025

We may be looking at a significant shift in the way we approach general aviation operations and the creation of a subset industry that has a set of rules that make room for success.

Knot

Inflight Pilot Training

JUNE 20, 2025

This proactive approach helps avoid lesson cancellations, keeps schedules intact, and significantly enhances the student experience. Flexible Training Approach: Learn Your Way No two students are alike—and that’s why Inflight offers a flexible, student-first approach to training. The result?

Pilot

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 18, 2025

Mastering night flying with your iPad: Tips for dimming, filters, and more iPad Pilot News For most general aviation pilots, flying at night is a pretty rare event, making up less than 10% of hours logged. Unlike ForeFlight, this will not affect the actual FAA charts, like the IFR en route, but it will affect approach plates.

Cockpit

Flying Magazine

MAY 12, 2025

Legality and Compliance According to Starlinks official guidance, for smaller General Aviation aircraft or for aircraft that we do not have an STC for yet, Starlink Mini may be used as a Portable Electronic Device (PED), on the interior of an aircraft only. 1D Use of Portable Electronic Devices Aboard Aircraft.

Weather

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Key Takeaways Part 91 covers general aviation with minimal restrictions. Part 91 concerns general operations and flight rules. General aviation operations fall into this categorythink of a private pilot flying with his friends or family. Part 135 regulates charter and commuter flights with stricter rules.

Federal Aviation Regulations

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The ability to identify an approaching stall and spin, and being able to recover effectively, is crucial. Notable Accidents Involving Flat Spins Flat spins have been responsible for several notable commercial and general aviation accidents. How to Prevent a Flat Spin What’s the easiest way to recover from a spin?

Center of Gravity

Inflight Pilot Training

APRIL 9, 2025

Many of our students train during evenings and weekends, gradually progressing through each phase of certification before making the leap to full-time aviation training. This flexible, staged approach allows career changers to manage risk and transition into aviation on their own terms.

Cockpit

Air

JULY 24, 2025

It occurs when another aircraft is approaching and could become a threat in about 35-45 seconds. 🔹 Solid Rhombus: Nearby traffic that has approached the TCAS observation radius. It is common in smaller aircraft or in general aviation. TCAS II The standard in commercial aviation. It sounds: «Traffic, traffic».

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