TruTrak's Vizion autopilot has received FAA approval for installation in Cessna 172 Skyhawks and Cessna Cardinals. This approval was granted under a new FAA program that allows manufacturers of ...

In the late 1890s, numerous "ghost airships" far exceeding contemporary technological capabilities were reportedly sighted across the U.S., sparking public fascination and widespread speculation. The ...

The Cessna 205/206 series evolved from the Skylane, featuring increased passenger capacity (4-6 seats) and a range of engine options (260-300 hp Continental, including turbocharged versions). Key ...

The Cessna 421 Golden Eagle is a pressurized light twin aircraft designed for speed, useful load, and cabin size, offering competitive performance against turboprops. The aircraft underwent several ...

The Rockwell Commander 685 is a high-performance, twin-engine piston aircraft seating 7-9 passengers. Powered by twin turbocharged 435-hp Continental engines, it boasts a cruise speed of 255 mph and a ...

Many of us may consider short-field operations in the context of an arrival or departure from a runway that we don’t normally operate from. For a number of years, I was based at an airport with a ...

The pilot, who held an airline pilot transport certificate and had logged approximately 21,000 flight hours, planned to do a cross-country flight in the twin-engine, amateur-built airplane. He was ...

The author experienced a thrilling aerobatic flight with the Titan Aerobatic Team in their North American T-6 Texans, fulfilling a long-held dream. The Titan Aerobatic Team, known for its precise and ...

The Guimbal Cabri G2 is a two-seat helicopter renowned for its emphasis on safety, ease of flying, and maintainability, designed by a former Eurocopter engineer and introduced in 2008. It incorporates ...

Hartzell Propeller has secured the FAA's first Part 35 type certification for a propeller engineered specifically for electric and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft. Developed in collaboration with ...

Early jet pilots struggled with landings due to the characteristics of early jet engines, leading to incidents and accidents. This improved dramatically with the adoption of stabilized approach ...

The 2024 Legacy Tour brought historical C-47, DC-3, and C-53 aircraft back to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, retracing the wartime route across the Atlantic. The journey was a ...