During an instrument training flight in a recently serviced Cirrus SR20, the pilot and instructor decided to return to the airport due to an unusual engine sound, despite normal gauge readings. This ...

Pecan Plantation's "The Landings East" is a unique residential airpark community southwest of Fort Worth, Texas, enabling pilots to live a flying lifestyle by providing homesites where they can build ...

The author initially struggled with instrument rating preparation, realizing that rote memorization of facts was insufficient for practical understanding. A challenging mock oral exam served as a ...

Commercial pilot Savannah Hunter shares her unconventional journey into aviation, including earning her private pilot certificate through Tango 31 Aero Clube, a nonprofit where high school students ...

A seaplane rating offers pilots a unique skill set, enabling new experiences like floatplane ownership and potentially fulfilling annual flight review requirements. Programs such as C3 Air provide ...

The High Sierra Fly-In, held on Nevada's Dead Cow Lakebed, is a unique aviation gathering renowned as the birthplace and championship venue for STOL Drag racing, an FAA-approved competition ...

The editor of a general aviation magazine highlights the constant stress of publishing, including weather challenges that impact critical photo shoots. During a planned trip for a feature on Big Bend ...

The Landings at Pecan Plantation is a 4,200-acre gated aviation community in Granbury, Texas, offering a self-contained lifestyle for pilots. The community features two runways, 100LL self-service ...

St. Augustine, Florida, is highlighted as the oldest settlement in the continental U.S., offering a deep historical atmosphere combined with a unique appeal for aviation enthusiasts. The Northeast ...

Brenna McGuinness, the author's best friend, achieved her first solo flight in an Aeronca 7AC Champ after only 5.7 hours of instruction in the West Texas desert. Her training focused on traditional ...