An application for aviation insurance is far more than a request for a quote. It is the story of the potential risk. It includes facts such as pilot experience, ratings, recurrent training, aircraft type, intended use, claims history, operating territory, and dozens of other details that help an underwriter determine whether the account fits within their particular appetite for risk.
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Why Choosing the Right Aviation Grease Matters
Grease is one of the most essential yet frequently misunderstood aviation lubricants. Our lubricants expert shows you how to properly select the exact grease for your specific aircraft, understand critical thickener compatibility issues, and learn the best practices for repacking wheel bearings to keep your airplane airworthy.
Questions from the Cockpit: System Evolution
George, a commercial pilot in Iowa, writes: In a recent column about the history of flight training, you said that while flight training hasn’t changed much over time, systems have become more complex. Don’t we really still have the same systems? Other than instruments, aren’t airplanes pretty much the same? We have powerplant, fuel, electrical, pitot-static systems…”
N.C. Community College Introduces New Aviation Programs
Bladen Community College in Dublin, North Carolina, is preparing to launch an Aviation Management degree in the fall of 2026 and an Air Traffic Control training program in 2027.
Women in Aviation Opens 2027 Scholarship Program
Women in Aviation International has officially opened its 2027 scholarship program, offering over $200,000 to members pursuing flight training, engineering, and career advancement. Deadline to apply is Sept. 1, 2026.
MOSAIC Regulations: How the Aviation Sausage Is Made
Discover how industry volunteers are shaping the future of light aircraft under the FAA’s MOSAIC rules, filling critical gaps.
Cirrus Debuts New Annual Flight Review Course
Cirrus has launched its new SR Series Annual Flight Review Course to promote continuous, structured pilot training. Designed as a half-day session with an instructor pilot, this program helps aviators master critical flight skills while simultaneously satisfying mandatory FAA requirements.
The Value Of An Hour
Some pilots have 1,000 hours of experience. Some pilots have one hour of experience repeated 1,000 times. I’ve heard this claim throughout my career in general aviation. But is it true?
FAA and Flight Schools Challenge KFFZ Landing Fees
The FAA has officially stepped into the growing dispute over new landing fees at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona.