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ICAO Introduces Working Paper 106 Addressing Raising Or Eliminating Age Limits For Pilots
What to Do When There’s an Accident
One of the sad parts of aviation is that if you stay in it long enough, there will come a day when you lose someone you know in an aircraft
The Importance of Embracing Proficiency Culture
You know three takeoffs and landings will restore your currency, but how many does it take to reach proficiency? For most of us the answer is “it takes as many
Father’s Day Flights and How to Make the Most of Them
With Father’s Day coming up, flight schools are bracing for an influx of intro flights for dads. You probably know someone who always wanted to fly, but life got in
PilotEdge Offers Opportunity to Hone Key Flight Skills from Home
From chair flying to use of FAA-approved Level D full flight simulators (FFS), simulated flying experiences have been a long-standing part of aviation training. They often provide a more focused
Belize Air Ranch: Selling a Slice of Paradise
While there are hundreds of airparks in the U.S., the concept of living adjacent to a runway is less commonplace internationally. Another Central American nation can be added to the
Merlin Developing Autonomous Flight Tech with Air Force Pilot Input
This month, engineers from Boston-based Merlin Labs, the developer of a platform-agnostic, takeoff-to-touchdown autonomy system for fixed-wing aircraft, joined U.S. Air Force pilots in the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker.
Congress Shells Out Millions to Aid Pilot Shortage
Congress will distribute $80 million over the next four years to assist with pilot workforce development. These funds—included as part of the recent FAA Reauthorization Act—represent a substantial increase from
City Cleared To Begin Phasing Out Banning Municipal Airport
An amendment attached to the recently passed FAA Reauthorization Act releases the city of Banning, California, from its obligation to keep its city-owned airport in operation, opening the door to
Thoughts on FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 and Data Privacy
Editor’s Note: The opinions expressed by the writer do not necessarily reflect those of FLYING. The recent H.R. 3935 “FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024,” which was signed into law, contains
City Cleared To Begin Phasing Out Banning Municipal Airport
An amendment attached to the recently passed FAA Reauthorization Act releases the city of Banning, California, from its obligation to keep its city-owned airport in operation, opening the door to
Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act Signed Into Law
President Joe Biden signed the long-awaited bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act into law on Thursday, funding the FAA for another five years. After months of several short-term extensions, the $105 billion
Stakeholders Commend Drone, AAM Measures in FAA Reauthorization Bill
After what has been months and felt like years, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 looks like it will finally be enacted into law, and drone, advanced air mobility (AAM),
FAA Reauthorization Bill Exempts Boeing 767 From 2028 Production Cutoff
The FAA reauthorization bill approved Wednesday by the U.S. House of Representatives includes language allowing Boeing an extra five years to produce 767 freighters for FedEx and UPS beyond the
FAA Reauthorization Passes House, Heads to Biden for Signature
The House voted Wednesday to pass the FAA five-year reauthorization bill and sent the legislation along to President Biden for signature ahead of the Friday deadline. The House vote was
Passing Your Private Pilot Check Ride Requires the Right Preparation
It has long been said that the private pilot certificate is a “license to learn” as it is the foundation of a person’s flying career. To take advantage of the
Senate Passes Five-Year FAA Reauthorization Bill
The U.S. Senate approved a five-year reauthorization of the FAA on Thursday, just one day ahead of its expiration date. The $105 billion bipartisan bill, dubbed the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership
This 2017 Diamond DA62 Is a Thoroughly Modern ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You can
How to Ace an Airline Interview by Telling a Good Story
With the easing of the pilot shortage, many employers are starting to be more choosy about who they hire, and job-hunting and interviewing skills are once again becoming more important.