Calling Dr. Landing

You're in the pattern today. Again. It seems like it's been a month since you went out and did anything else with an airplane, and probably a few weeks since you had any fun. At first, it felt good to finally get a chance to sink your teeth into some real landing practice. But now? Read Story >>

Little Fish in a Big Pond

Why fly to an airport in Class B airspace when there are lots and lots of perfectly good landing spots in Class C, D, or E? For the fun of it. And for the experience you'll gain. And for the confidence you'll develop. Read Story >>

Stall + Yaw = Spin

It's probable that no single subject in aviation has been discussed more than stall/spin accidents and how to prevent them. That's understandable, considering that stall/spin accidents still account for nearly 15 percent of general aviation fatalities. Read Story >>
Flight Training News

Flight school forms simulator club

Imagine having yearlong access to a flight school's simulator for $120. That's soon to be a reality for pilots near Lock Haven, Pa., thanks to a new club formed by local flight school AvSport.
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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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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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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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