Becky, a student pilot in Florida, writes: I’m fully caffeinated and working my way through Chapter 10 of the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge to get my head around this weight and balance stuff. I just encountered “standard weights.” The good book says that standard weights are “established weights” and “should be used if actual weights are not available.” Then the first thing on the list is gasoline at 6 pounds per gallon. Huh? How can the weight of gas be a mystery? It weighs what it weighs…right ..read more

Presented annually by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, the day included speeches, the chance to learn more about the state's second largest industry, as well as give aerospace and defense businesses from around the state "a chance to discuss important topics with legislators and other state leaders," said Oklahoma Senator John Haste ..read more

Clay Simmons, a 22-year old aircraft builder and pilot based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is the winner of the sixth annual Richard L. Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots ..read more

Dynon and Advanced Flight Systems have introduced the Advanced Control Module (ACM ..read more

The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall while returning to the airport following a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined ..read more

For Jim, Scott, and the eight others who stepped up when they heard "someone should do something," good on ya ..read more

Identifying a shortage of training materials that support pilots in developing their skills in off-airport, backcountry, and recreational flying, the organizations are creating a catalog of resources covering topics such as practical flying skills and habits, planning and preparation, basic survival and first aid, and gear recommendations and usage ..read more

Sandpoint’s increased production capacity results from the addition of a second final assembly line that mirrors the build-up of Kodiaks once the basic airframe has been assembled, company officials explained ..read more

Flight Outfitters has introduced three new products designed specifically for pilots and outdoor enthusiasts: The Charter Ops Flashlight, the Horizon Headlamp, and the iDeck Kneeboard ..read more

Photographer Matt Genuardi captured these scenes at the 2024 SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo ..read more