by Janice Wood | Jul 2, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230706, Air Safety Institute, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, AOPA, aviation accidents, Aviation News, flight training, flying, General Aviation, News, NTSB
“Night flying introduces challenges that are reflected in the data,” said Robert Geske, AOPA Air Safety Institute manager of aviation safety analysis. “More than one-quarter of fatal night flying accidents occurred because of spatial disorientation, a condition that...
by Ben Sclair | Jun 29, 2023 | 20230706, Airports, Aviation News, General Aviation, learn to fly, Mentor, Opinion
Are you willing to put your name and contact information on a list of potential mentors? Read More
by General Aviation News Staff | Jun 28, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230706, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Pilots, Products, Sporty's
“The L6 is made exclusively for pilots — there are no menus, no wires, and no adapters,” says Sporty’s Director of Aviation Products and Marketing Doug Ranly. “Dedicated volume and squelch knobs are easy to adjust, even in turbulence, and the high contrast,...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jun 27, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230706, air traffic control, Aviation News, Briefings, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
The effort, which will be held in collaboration with the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, will focus on relevant safety topics aimed at strengthening the proficiency of controllers in all FAA facilities. The in-person briefings begin in July 2023. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jun 27, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230706, Aviation News, Briefings, EAA, Experimental Aircraft, Experimental Aircraft Association, faa, flight training, flying, General Aviation, News, Pilots
The FAA is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that will allow flight training in experimental aircraft, such as for transition training. Read...
by General Aviation News Staff | Jun 27, 2023 | #Aircraft, 20230706, Aviation News, flying, General Aviation, Pilots, Products
“The Aviator’s LifeSign showcases your passion for aviation,” say company officials. “Decorative hardware lines the sides and whether displayed in your home, office, or hangar, it is not only a beautiful piece of artwork, but also a...