The week ahead in eVTOL type certification — Joby, Archer, and the FAA's powered lift pivot
Joby and Archer are deep into FAA powered lift type certification under the new SFAR—here's what the milestones actually mean for pilots.
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Thrust Flight adds Gamebird aerobatic training to CFI curriculum
Thrust Flight has added Gamebird GB1 aerobatic training to its CFI curriculum, signaling a structural shift toward upset prevention in flight instruction.
Tower‘Dangerous culture of silence’: pilot mental health legislation progresses in US
Bipartisan pilot mental health legislation advances in Congress, targeting aviation's culture of silence around seeking treatment.
Tower6 Aircraft That Changed Airline Economics Forever
Six aircraft fundamentally changed what it costs to fly, from the DC-3 that proved airlines could profit to the 787 that opened nonstop routes from mid-size cities.
TowerADS-B In - what it gives you beyond compliance
ADS-B In delivers free traffic and weather data to your cockpit, but only pilots who understand its limitations get the full benefit.
VectorAirbus taps Moraleda as next board chair as Obermann prepares exit
Airbus shareholders approved Catherine Moraleda as the next board chair, replacing René Obermann at the 2026 Annual General Meeting.
TowerAirventure Oshkosh - the greatest aviation event on Earth
Everything you need to know about EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the world's largest aviation gathering held every July in Wisconsin.
RampAmelia Earhart - separating the myth from the real pilot
Amelia Earhart was a skilled, courageous pilot whose real legacy is her flying, not her disappearance.
TaildraggerBob Hoover and the greatest airshow performances ever flown
Bob Hoover's extraordinary career spanned a WWII prison escape, test flying, and airshow performances that redefined precision aerobatics.
TaildraggerBurt Rutan and the Voyager non-stop around the world flight
In 1986, Burt Rutan's homebuilt Voyager completed the first nonstop, unrefueled flight around the world in nine days.
TaildraggerBusiness Class Comfort For An Economy Price? The Two-Level Design Aiming For The Airbus A350
A double-decker seating concept for the Airbus A350 promises business-class comfort at economy prices, but certification hurdles remain significant.
TowerCrosswind landing technique - what the books dont teach you
Master crosswind landings with practical techniques for timing, control feel, and decision-making that go beyond textbook theory.
PatternFuel planning for cross-country flights - the real math
Learn the real math behind cross-country fuel planning, from FAR 91.151 reserves to in-flight fuel management.
PatternGarmin autopilot technology and how it changed GA safety
How Garmin's GFC 700 autopilot and Electronic Stability Protection are measurably reducing fatal loss-of-control accidents in general aviation.
VectorGo-around decision making - the save you practice but rarely fly
Learn when and how to execute a go-around, and why briefing it before every approach is the decision-making edge most pilots miss.
PatternHow to read a METAR like a pilot, not a decoder ring
Learn to read METARs like a pilot by turning raw weather data into real go/no-go flight decisions.
PatternJoby Aviation and the eVTOL certification race
Joby Aviation leads the eVTOL certification race with over 70% of FAA requirements complete and a full Part 23 type certificate in sight.
VectorNight flying currency and proficiency - they're not the same thing
Night flying currency and proficiency are not the same thing—here's why the difference matters and how to build real readiness.
PatternSouthwest 'Not Done' Making Changes As CEO Teases Lounges And First Class
Southwest Airlines teases lounges and first class while Congress pushes pilot mental health reform and the B-21 Raider hits a key milestone.
TowerStarlink for aviation - satellite internet in the cockpit
Starlink is bringing low-latency broadband to aircraft, transforming cockpit connectivity from airlines to business jets.
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