AV Web

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

At a press briefing on Saturday, NTSB member Todd Inman said the flight data recorder and ADS-B data put the regional jet at 325 feet AGL at the point of impact, plus or minus 25 feet while the controller’s console showed the helicopter at 200 feet, the ceiling of the flight corridor it was flying at the time.

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Flight Training Central

APRIL 25, 2025

This change, detailed in an Information for Operators (InFO 25004) dated April 8, 2025, reflects the FAAs strategy to provide pilots with more accurate, accessible, and visual weather information. All pilots are encouraged to become familiar with the GFA, which is recognized as a valid source of preflight weather information under 91.103.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 26, 2025

On this day in aviation history, 88 years ago (July 26, 1937), pioneering aviator Jacqueline Cochran set a new speed record for women pilots in the United States. ” Jackie Cochran standing on the wing of her F-86 whilst talking to Chuck Yeager and Canadair’s chief test pilot Bill Longhurst. I followed the second course.”

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 29, 2024

In January 1939, the Army Air Corps formally invited Consolidated to submit a design study for a bomber with longer range, higher speed and greater ceiling than the B-17, and the Consolidated Model 32 would be developed as the XB-24. The crew of four was comprised of William B.

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Air Facts

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

I Am UNSAFE ChecklistLessons Learned on a Fateful Night Air Facts Journal You get experience by making mistakes and surviving, and then, as a result, become a safer more confident pilot. My plan was to make it into DPA with an 800+ ceiling and the Tower would carry me to the pattern into 06C, about six miles to the northeast.

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Aerotime

MAY 4, 2025

It was home to the Doncaster Sheffield School of Flying, which provided flying lessons and pilot training. Reportedly the deserted hallways are now cluttered with exposed wires, damaged ceilings, broken lights, shattered doors, sofas, and debris. The airport has now been closed for 25 years. billion.

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 8, 2024

The government test pilot bailed out and was uninjured, but the prototype was a write-off. Cruise speed with the Warner Scarab is about 150 mph, service ceiling around 15,000 feet, and a range of 700 miles. The post Harlow PJC-2 appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 8, 2025

On September 21, 1957, Polish pilot Andrzej Abłamowicz set two world climb records in a Yak‑23: 9,843 feet in 119 seconds (4,962.6 This gave the Yak‑23 a top speed of 575 mph, a range of 650 nm, and a service ceiling of 48,600 ft. ft/min) and then 19,685 feet in 197 seconds (5,995.4

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 6, 2025

Drones have their own language, and its filled with abbreviations and acronyms that can be overwhelming for new drone pilots. Common Drone Acronyms and What They Mean Lets start off with the most basic acronyms that even beginner drone pilots should know. The effect is that the pilot feels like they are flying while inside the drone.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 17, 2025

Accompanying her on the historic flight were pilot Wilmer Lower Stultz and mechanic Louis Edward Gordon. Gordon, Miss Earhart, pilot Wilmer L. It had a maximum speed of 130 mph, a range of 650 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 14,400 feet. It was also fitted with floats for water landings. Amelia Earhart at Southampton.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 15, 2025

from Renton Field near Seattle, Washington, with Boeing test pilots Alvin M. It cruised at 550 miles per hour, with a top speed of 582 mph, a range of 3,070 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 43,000 feet—capabilities that made it a compelling proof-of-concept for long-range jet transport. Tex” Johnston and Richard L.

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Flying Magazine

JULY 17, 2025

They also discovered that a “sizable number” of drone pilots fly above the FAA-mandated 400-foot ceiling for small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS)—and, potentially, without authorization. No injuries were reported, but the drone’s pilot faced criminal and financial repercussions.

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Vintage Aviation News

MARCH 6, 2025

It will eventually bear the markings of “Ace in a day” Alfred Lerch, a celebrated Corsair pilot from Intrepid s VF-10 squadron. Here it is specified that the aircraft was in very good condition when it arrived and only needs some minor metalwork and a new paint job before it is ready for display.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 24, 2025

Special VFR is a clearance issued by Air Traffic Control (ATC) that allows pilots to operate in weather conditions below the standard VFR minimums. Student pilots cannot request Special VFR clearances. Special VFR should only be used with careful risk management and pilot discretion. What Is Special VFR?

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Flying Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

The crash killed the pilot and a family of five. NTSB investigators noted that photos of the pilot taken before the flight show he was wearing computer-augmented sunglasses that had the capability to record video and audio. The pilot held a commercial pilot certificate with ratings for rotorcraft-helicopter and instrument helicopter.

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AV Web

MAY 6, 2025

Operations below minimums on an instrument approach can be quite simple if the ceilings and visibilities are significantly above minimums. But when the chips are down along with the ceilings and visibilities, things arent quite so simple. At a non-towered field, you should be able to use pilot controlled lighting. Head that way.

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Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

It is intended to be a flying lesson , but only for those pilots who read it with learning as a mindset. Take into consideration that weather reporting, and the dissemination of these reports to pilots, was not as accurate then as it is now. Also, Trial by Ice is not just another flying story.

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Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Takeaways Airport beacons help pilots locate airports during night or low visibility conditions. Airport beacons (also known as airport rotating beacons or aerodrome beacons) are like lighthouses for pilots. Each beacon was mounted on a tall tower and had a powerful rotating light to make it visible to pilots flying at night.

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WayMan

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This knowledge is crucial for anyone who wants to become a pilot. For instance, commercial planes rarely exceed 43,000 feet, while private jets have an operational ceiling of around 51,000 feet. How High Do Commercial Planes Fly? Commercial planes typically cruise at altitudes between 30,000 and 40,000 feet above sea level.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 26, 2025

At the controls of aircraft XP-61-NO, serial number 41-19509, was test pilot Vance Breese. Breese was no stranger to historic firstshe had also piloted the inaugural flight of the North American NA-73X, the prototype that would evolve into the iconic P-51 Mustang, on October 20, 1940.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 17, 2025

89 was typically crewed by a single pilot and could carry between six to eight passengers. Powered by two 200-horsepower de Havilland Gipsy Six inverted in-line engines, it cruised at 132 miles per hour and had a range of 556 miles, with a service ceiling of 16,700 feet. via Wikipedia The DH.89

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AV Web

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Weboth FLYING and the industry as a wholespend a lot of time preaching to pilots about the mechanics of understanding weather forecasts, determining if the aircraft is capable, and making honest evaluations of our own performance in considering how and when to conduct a flight. Stop me if youve heard that before. Lets try to fix that.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 4, 2025

At the controls for its maiden flight from Rogers Airport in Los Angeles, California, was test pilot Edward Antoine Bellande—a former U.S. Marine Corps flight instructor and airline pilot. American pilot Wiley Post also chose the Vega for his groundbreaking flights.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 28, 2025

Chief Test Pilot Leslie “Les” Tower and Boeing engineer Louis Waite were at the controls of aircraft number X13372 for a flight that lasted approximately 90 minutes. The XB-17 immediately impressed as a well-balanced and pilot-friendly aircraft. Air Force) The maiden flight took place at Boeing Field in Seattle, Washington.

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Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This feature allowed Hellcat pilots to operate confidently under the demanding conditions of carrier operations. Effective cockpit armor was another significant advancement, enhancing pilot protection during combat. Its robust design, advanced armament, and the skill of its pilots ensured that the U.S. The battle saw the U.S.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 25, 2025

Norwood, who served in the US Air Force flying B-52s in Strategic Air Command before he became the first African American pilot hired by United Airlines in 1965, at a time when hiring Black pilots was still controversial. On the nose of the cockpit section, the aircraft also bears the name of Captain William R.

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Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

One of the most important skills pilots learn during flight training is sound decision making. Every flight, regardless of the complexity of the airplane or the distance of the trip, is comprised of a continuous series of decisions involving a host of variables that the pilot must make in order to safely get from point A to point B.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 30, 2025

Thanks to its unique layout, the Defiant could maintain stable flight with minimal trim change and required no immediate pilot input in the event of an engine loss. With both engines operating, it can climb at 1,600 feet per minute and reach a service ceiling of 18,000 feet.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 15, 2025

To better understand operational needs, he interviewed Royal Air Force pilots about their preferences for a modern co-operation aircraft. It had a maximum speed of 212 mph, a range of 600 miles, and a service ceiling of 21,500 feet. Photo via World War Photos The P.8

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 19, 2025

This proposal called for a fighter with superior performance, heavier armament, and improved pilot visibility compared to existing aircraft—and it notably encouraged unconventional designs. The XP-55 had a maximum speed of 390 miles per hour, a range of 552 nautical miles, and a service ceiling of 34,600 feet. It emerged from U.S.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The weather on that day, September 12, 2024, was rather miserable, but not atypical for Alaska with fall a few days away45 degrees F, ceiling less than 500 feet, and a cold, steady rain. The Cessna crashed, killing the 41 year-old student pilot and the crew of Seven Two Romeo shutdown the #1 engine and returned to Louisville.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 29, 2025

On July 29, 1937—88 years ago today—the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra made its first flight, piloted by Lockheed test pilot Marshall Headle. The aircraft had a maximum speed of 250 mph, cruised at 215 mph, and had a service ceiling of 24,500 feet with a range of 740 nautical miles.

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Inflight Pilot Training

MARCH 30, 2025

Earning your Private Pilot License (PPL) is one of the most exciting milestones in your aviation journey. At Inflight Pilot Training, we specialize in helping Private Pilots grow their skills and expand their horizons. Its a remarkable achievement that opens the door to a new world of freedom. What Is an Instrument Rating?

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Flying Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

That holds particularly true in aviation when a pilots failure to identify risk leads to a lack of situational awareness and poor decision making resulting in a fatality. This resulted in the pilot having to manually fly the airplane using the copilots EADI. ATC asked the pilot to verify his heading.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 29, 2025

Designated XF4U-1 (bureau number 1443), the aircraft was flown by Vought-Sikorsky Aircrafts Chief Test Pilot, Lyman A. The aircraft had a combat range of 328 miles and a service ceiling of 41,500 feet. Bullard Jr., from Bridgeport Municipal Airport in Connecticut. 50 caliber M2 Browning machine guns, each supplied with 375400 rounds.

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One Mile at a Time

MAY 23, 2025

The plane was on approach to San Diegos Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF), where visibility was just half a mile, with a low cloud ceiling. First of all, this is almost eerie to listen to, since sadly you know these were likely among the last words that the pilot was speaking (its my understanding that it was Shapiro communicating).

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 19, 2025

Th Bell XS-1, meanwhile, had been discussed as early as December 1944, with specifications laid out for a pilot aircraft that could fly at 800 miles per hour (1,300 km/h) at 35,000 feet (11,000 m) for two to five minutes. WWII fighter ace and Air Force test pilot Charles E.

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