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On April 30, 1924, the Douglas World Cruiser Seattle crashed into an Alaskan mountainside, nearly ending the first-ever flight around the world.
TaildraggerThe F-35's Automated Departure Resistance System makes the jet essentially spin-proof, and the technology is trickling down to general aviation.
TowerThe five most private business class seats of 2026 reveal where airline profits flow and what that means for all of aviation.
TowerFive Canadian airports dating back to the 1920s are still operating today, from Winnipeg's 1920 grass strip to Vancouver International.
TowerThe Garmin GFC 500 autopilot brings attitude-based control and electronic stability protection to legacy GA aircraft for $8,000–$12,000 installed.
VectorThe B-24 Lady Be Good disappeared on her first combat mission in 1943 and was found intact in the Sahara 15 years later.
TaildraggerThe Lightspeed Delta Zulu integrates a medical-grade carbon monoxide sensor into a flagship ANR headset, filling a known GA safety gap.
VectorThe Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, California, maintains the world's only original flyable Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero fighter.
TaildraggerMaster the power-off 180 accuracy approach with geometry, energy management, and wind correction techniques for checkride success.
PatternThe Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was WWII's heaviest single-engine fighter, devastating in both air combat and ground attack roles.
TaildraggerAirbus profits dropped 52% in Q1 2026 while Boeing shows signs of recovery, reshaping the aerospace duopoly.
TowerAlaska Airlines launched its first nonstop Seattle-to-Rome flight on April 28, 2026, marking a major step in its transformation into a global carrier.
TowerDouglas Bader lost both legs in a 1931 crash, then became one of the RAF's greatest fighter aces in World War II.
TaildraggerDynon Certified's SkyView HDX brought real competition to the certified glass cockpit market, cutting upgrade costs nearly in half.
VectorEve Air Mobility leads the eVTOL shakeout with Embraer backing, while MOSAIC and drone detect-and-avoid rules reshape aviation.
VectorFAR 91.211 requires crew oxygen above 12,500 feet after 30 minutes, above 14,000 feet immediately, and passenger oxygen above 15,000 feet.
PatternHeart Aerospace's ES-30 hybrid-electric airliner offers three operating modes and could replace aging turboprops by 2028.
VectorLearn how to lean the mixture at cruise altitude to save fuel, protect your engine, and gain range on every cross-country flight.
PatternOperation Frequent Wind on April 29, 1975 was the largest helicopter evacuation in history, airlifting over 7,000 people from Saigon in 18 hours.
TaildraggerPIREPs are the only real-time in-flight weather observations in your briefing — here's how to read, use, and file them.
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