Also: NORAD v Russians, F-35 Shoots Down Foe, Marshall University Aviation, C-130J Autonomy Program Median private-pilot training costs have risen to $16,500 according to the latest State of Flight Training Report by Redbird, while median instrument-training costs have risen to...
The Airplane Had Been Undergoing Maintenance For The Past 11 Months Following A Propeller Strike On January 13, 2026, about 1530 eastern standard time, a Cessna 177B, N34959, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Ocoee,...
From 2023 (YouTube Edition): Barking up the Right Tree Australian-born, the Aeropup is a remarkably robust, fully-customizable, go-anywhere, two-seat, STOL/LSA aircraft. The machine’s rugged, CNC-precision-manufactured chromium-alloy tubular-steel frame surrounds the occupant compartment, protecting those within after the fashion of a...
Aero Linx: Aviators Code Initiative The Aviators Code Initiative has developed innovative tools advancing aviation safety and offering a vision of excellence for aviators. Developed by a team of aviation professionals and drawing upon decades of research and experience, the...
Also: Utah Airport Denied Business License, FAA Survey, UAL 787 Engine-Out, Updated NBAA Resource The first two air shows in the Blue Angels 2026 season have been canceled because of force-protection issues due to tensions with Iran. Naval Air Facility...
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Powered-Lift A heavier-than-air aircraft capable of vertical takeoff, vertical landing, and low-speed flight that depends principally on engine-driven lift devices during these flight regimes and on nonrotating airfoil(s) for lift during horizontal flight. Powered-lift aircraft can operate on routes or...
"This certification is the culmination of a rigorous training season, and it is a testament to the skill, motivation, and attitude this team shows up with every day. They have earned the honor of representing the U.S. Air Force and...
'Median time to complete private pilot training has dropped to 24 weeks and instrument training to 15 weeks. Commercial pilot training showed a median cost near $10,000 and a completion time of about 18 weeks. Sport pilot cost is listed...
Pilot Reported That He Filled His Fuel Tanks To Full, For The First Time Since Purchasing The Airplane Analysis: The pilot reported that he filled his fuel tanks to full, for the first time since purchasing the airplane, to conduct...