North to Alaska

The splendor of the wilderness is matched with challenges. Weather information is scarce, aircraft need to be maintained with minimal equipment, fuel is carefully monitored, and mountain flying knowledge is crucial. Read Story >>

Make Order Out of Chaos

Considering that nontowered airports far outnumber towered airports, knowing how to confidently and competently conduct flights in and out of a nontowered airport can add a multitude of new options to your flying. Read Story >>

Time is Money

Just like the weather, about which everybody jokes but against which no one ever takes action, there’s another equally uncaring adversary. Our opponent is the Hobbs meter. Read Story >>

Technique: Slips

A fun way to scrub off altitude. Read Story >>
Flight Training News

Arthur Godfrey Aviation Foundation announces scholarships

New scholarship opportunities from the Arthur Godfrey Aviation Foundation seek to draw more young people into aviation.
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Finalists chosen for flying club scholarship

Wheeling, Ill.-based Ground Effect Advisors has chosen 10 finalists to win a scholarship with more than $3,500 worth of products and support to start a flying club.
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U of Maine-Augusta offers aviation bachelor’s degree

The University of Maine at Augusta is enrolling students for its new bachelor of science degree in aviation for the fall 2013 semester.
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Ministry offers teens free flight lessons

Teens enrolled in Melbourne, Fla.-based Wings of Grace Ministries received free flight training and real-world life lessons.
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