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Why is the cockpit called the cockpit?

By William E. Dubois · September 21, 2020 ·

There are three competing theories to explain the use of the word “cockpit” as the name for the nerve center of an airplane.

Searching my past while flying over Moosehead Lake

By Ted Luebbers · September 19, 2020 ·

I don’t really need a reason to go looking for a general aviation flight when I am on vacation. But when I can come up with one, it makes the flight more interesting.

New children’s book tells tale of record-setting pilot

By General Aviation News Staff · September 18, 2020 ·

Fly, Girl, Fly! tells the story of Shaesta Waiz, the youngest woman and first Afghan-American to fly solo around the world in a single-engine airplane.

Seeing is believing

By General Aviation News Staff · September 17, 2020 ·

Maybe it’s time to see how our passion for flight could improve our world.

One Pilot’s View: Crosswind landings

By Loran Maloney · September 10, 2020 ·

In my book, all landings are crosswind landings, it’s just a matter of degree.

Picture of the Day: Flying family

By General Aviation News Staff · September 6, 2020 ·

Daniel Richardson submitted this photo and note: Flying family Daniel, Arisa, and Lily Richardson at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, with a Cessna 172P Redhawk. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the Day […]

Logbook: A 3,200 mile flight with the family

By General Aviation News Staff · September 6, 2020 ·

A pilot makes a 3,200 mile trip with his wife and kids that includes more than a few in-flight issues.

Retired pilot’s new novel takes flight

By General Aviation News Staff · September 4, 2020 ·

The book is the second in a trilogy.

Airshow pilot wraps up epic tour

By General Aviation News Staff · September 3, 2020 ·

“Everywhere I went, I felt hope and passion — people ready to fly again.”

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