The FAA's MOSAIC final rule, effective August 2024, more than doubles the weight limit for Light Sport Aircraft, opening thousands of proven used planes to sport pilots.
TowerSix iconic WWII warbirds explained on America's 250th anniversary - from the Mustang's Merlin swap to the Dauntless strikes that turned the Pacific War.
TowerThe FAA is running roughly 3,000 controllers short of its certified staffing target - here's what that gap means for IFR pilots right now.
TowerTime of Useful Consciousness at altitude is measured in seconds, not minutes - and hypoxia removes your ability to act before you recognize you're impaired.
TowerVan's Aircraft survived its November 2023 Chapter 11 filing and is shipping kits again - what RV owners, active builders, and prospective buyers need to know.
TowerWingfoot One, Goodyear's 246-foot semi-rigid airship, returns to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh - here's its history, how it affects the airspace, and what pilots need to know.
TowerRenting an aircraft without your own insurance policy can leave you personally liable for hundreds of thousands in damages - here's the checklist every renting pilot needs.
TowerAOPA's prop clearance refresher is a reminder that one of aviation's most foundational safety calls is also one of the most commonly done halfway.
TowerThe FAA is proposing to replace the Inspection Authorization with a currency-based Inspection Rating, a change that could expand the pool of qualified annual inspection signatories nationwide.
TowerMore than 100 fireworks TFRs blanket low-altitude airspace across the U.S. on July 4th - here's what pilots need to check before flying.
TowerThe UK, Italy, and Japan awarded a £4.6 billion contract to Edgewing on July 3, 2026, moving GCAP from concept to engineering reality.
TowerSouth Mountain Aviation earned FAA Part 145 repair station certification, adding a credentialed maintenance option to the mid-Atlantic region's general aviation community.
TowerLearn how to establish your personal minimum return altitude for engine failure on departure - and why most pilots attempt the impossible turn with far too little altitude.
TowerThe LC-130 Skibird, flown exclusively by a New York Air National Guard wing, is the sole aircraft capable of sustaining U.S. science at the South Pole.
TowerThe Royal Navy launched a strike drone from a small research vessel underway in June 2026, demonstrating that offensive aviation no longer requires a carrier.
TowerEmirates' new 56-seat premium economy cabin is one inch wider than Singapore Airlines' - and Singapore can't close that gap because the A380's fuselage won't allow it.
TowerA 2026 pay comparison of Army Warrant Officer and Air Force commissioned pilots reveals near-identical starting pay but diverging mid-career earnings driven by bonuses and civilian exit value.
TowerA shrinking list of airlines still offer economy amenity kits in 2026 - and which carriers make the cut reveals a lot about competitive strategy at altitude.
TowerThe U.S. Air Force is roughly 1,000 fighter pilots short, and a $50,000 retention bonus isn't closing the gap against airline salaries topping $400,000.
TowerTest photos of the B-21 Raider reveal a speed brake design that appears decoupled from yaw control - a meaningful departure from the B-2 Spirit's approach.
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