From what it costs to sharing some of his winning strategies, Reno Air Race champion Pete Zaccagnino gives us a behind the scenes look at the races, which are set to return in September 2021.
Aircraft
Call for entries: National Aviation Heritage Invitational
Deadline is Aug. 15 to enter your aircraft in the competition of aircraft that are at least 45 years old and in airworthy condition.
In the market for an airplane?
The new AOPA Aircraft Guide has specifications, performance information, and more on nearly 90 aircraft currently in production.
Remote control for your aircraft
SwitcheOn remotely controls your aircraft’s engine or cabin pre-heater for your aircraft, so you no longer have to drive out to the airport the night before to plug your airplane in to fly in the morning.
Tips & tricks from our readers
In this installment of Tips & Tricks from our readers, there are tips on everything from the importance of landing lights to how to tell if grease is still good to how to gauge how much fuel you have.
Extra NG certified
The Extra NG (new generation) aircraft is the first totally composite/carbon fiber aerobatic aircraft from Extra Aircraft.
Limited edition celebrates 8,000th Cirrus aircraft
The Limited Edition includes just eight aircraft, according to company officials.
Would you fly more if it cost less?
Think there’s no way you could own an airplane? That belief is not based on objective facts, but opinion — an opinion that is largely based on erroneous information, supposition, and perhaps just a tinge of fear. The truth is you probably can afford to own an airplane.
Getting the lead out of avgas will require a concerted effort among pilots, FAA, fuel providers, and more
It’s going to take a concerted effort from everyone — from the FAA to general aviation pilots — to reduce lead emissions from avgas-burning airplanes.