From 2008 to 2018, there were 40 tower-related accidents and incidents resulting in 36 fatalities.
Pilots
Aging pilots, aging airplanes
The average age of a general aviation aircraft is 50 years old.
Picture of the Day: Flying weather at last!
Hayman Tam submitted the following photo and note: “After a long and very wet winter, glorious weather finally appeared in Northern California in time for St. Patrick’s Day and pilots took advantage of the perfect flying conditions. This Howard DGA-15P and Piper Apache were two eye-catching visitors at San Carlos Airport (KSQL).” Would you like […]
Top 10 things to know about ASRS Reports
NASA reports are sometimes referred to as “Get Out of Jail Free” cards, but are they really?
Remember why you became a pilot
Do I follow my passion or try new things while I am young, something that even my flying mentors recommend?
Video: Seven bad radio habits
A video posted to YouTube outlines seven things you should not say on the radio to ATC.
FAA seeks comments on ATP, Type Rating standards
You have until Dec. 21, 2018, to comment on new standards for an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or a type rating.
Air racing makes it way to China, with some help from Reno
The first ever air race in China takes off Nov. 16, with some help from the folks behind the Reno Air Races.
Sharing the skies with drones
As more drones take to the skies, traditional pilots are concerned about their own safety.