The First Flight Society has named two new Honorary Lifetime Members: Dr Peggy Chabrian, the founder of Women in Aviation International and aerobatic national champion Michael Goulian.
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KTPF resumes nighttime operations
Two months after a one-two punch from a pair of hurricanes, Peter O. Knight Airport (KTPF) on Davis Islands in Tampa, Florida, is again allowing nighttime flights.
Picking pilots: Losing ground in finding the right stuff
Now anyone can be a pilot, even those we may not want.
The heart of an airplane
Talent and dedication — those words sum up all those who have cared for our little bird. They personify the saying, “Without mechanics, pilots would just be pedestrians with leather jackets, big sunglasses, and expensive watches.”
First solo on a Sunday
Watching Ethan solo his 1946 Champ 7AC was a joy — so much hard work had gone into this moment that you couldn’t help but break into a smile.
ASA updates composites textbook
Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA) has released the third edition of “Essentials of Advanced Composite Fabrication and Repair” by Louis C. Dorworth and Ginger L. Gardiner.
Sporty’s 2025 Pilot Training Courses add AI tools, new videos, and test prep updates
Sporty’s pilot training courses have been updated for 2025 with a number of enhancements, including the introduction of AI tools, new video-based training content, test prep updates, and new interactive scenarios, according to company officials.