Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg (R) has introduced legislation to protect the state’s backcountry airstrips. Please share: Continue Reading →

Toward the end of the 19th century the United States Patent Office was inundated with designs for so-called flying machines. The Patent Office accepted the designs, and issued patents without questioning whether the designs worked. Continue Reading →

The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), in partnership with the National Institute of Aerospace (NIA), has launched a National Public Radio program called “Discovery Now” to explore the newest advances from NASA and the aerospace community. The 90-second... Continue Reading →

Cessna Caravan pilots now have a detailed cold-weather training program they can use to enhance their understanding of how the airplane handles winter weather. The new program is a direct result of a months-long joint effort involving the Cessna Aircraft... Continue Reading →

Ten years ago, the number of U.S. pilots totaled 639,184. By the end of last year, the figure had dropped to 609,737, according to figures from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Continue Reading →

“I wouldn’t be surprised if that other Meigs Field was named after some kin.” Continue Reading →

The FAA has issued an Information for Operators (InFo) that advises pilots who use noise-canceling headsets of the potential for missing audible alarms and other sounds. Continue Reading →

We were prowling the rows of vintage aircraft at EAA AirVenture where, amid the rows of high-wing tube and fabric machines, we spotted a low-wing job that had a decidedly military look to it. Continue Reading →

John Nold, retired operations manager at Pearson Air Museum at Pearson Field in Vancouver, Wash., died Dec. 31 from complications after heart surgery. He was 64. Continue Reading →

The future of Fayetteville Municipal Airport-Drake Field (KFYA) in Fayetteville, Ark., may include golf. Continue Reading →