Plane and Pilot
JULY 31, 2025
The skies felt timeless, yet three decades have transformed small-aircraft aviation in ways I never imagined as I gripped the Skipper’s yoke. From glass cockpits to drones, advances in technology, regulations, training, and culture have reshaped the field of general aviation. The GPS revolution changed that.
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. The most famous of these was Air France Flight 447. Not surprisingly, the No. Sadly, theres an average of about one LOC event a week.
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Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
In recent times, composite materials have been introduced for flight controls even in small general aviation aircraft. Aircraft such as the Cessna 400 use a combination of epoxy and carbon fiber to form flight control structures that are far lighter than previously used aluminum or steel alloys.
Pilot Institute
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
The student pilot may initially struggle to understand the functions of an E6B flight computer. But pilots around the globe rely on this indispensable gadget for charting their flights, crunching numbers to determine time in transit, fuel usage, and necessary adjustments for wind shifts. Be careful interpreting the scales.
Flying Magazine
MAY 11, 2025
The model is controlled with a flight computer and four-axis joystick and powered by eight electric motors, giving it a top speed of 55 knots and flight time of about 20 minutes. Like the Helix, Jetson One users will not need a pilots license to fly it in the U.S.the company aims to certify it as a Part 103 ultralight.
iPad Pilot News
MARCH 27, 2025
ASA CX-3 Flight Computer Based on the ASA CX-3 Flight Computer for pilots, this E6B app allows you to perform routine aviation calculations on your iPhone or iPad. ASA Training Apps ASA is a leading provider of knowledge test prep resources and eBooks for pilots working on a variety of certificates and ratings.
Plane and Pilot
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Pilot Flight Bag Packing List Whether you are a general aviation pilot or a commercial pilot, a well-prepared flight bag is crucial for ensuring a smooth and efficient trip. These tools can be in both paper and/or electronic formats and include, but are not limited to: Flight manuals (e.g.,
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