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You may have mastered ForeFlight, but there are still some hidden gems that can make your next flight smoother and more efficient. From finding airports with courtesy cars to checking whether you're legal to fly based on time of day, currency, and aircraft, these under-the-radar resources are worth checking out.
Flying club membership is on the rise—and with rental prices climbing, new flying clubs are popping up everywhere. But what do these new members really want? Is it all about modern avionics, or are other factors at play? We dive into the different preferences of prospective club members, from younger pilots seeking cutting-edge tech to seasoned aviators looking for community and reliability.
Safety is always at the top of pilots' minds, and the FAA’s risk-based flight review is here to help you stay sharp and prepared. This month, we explore how the FAA WINGS program can help you build confidence, competence, and safety in the cockpit.
A bill drafted by longtime AOPA member and newly elected Montana state Rep. Shane Klakken (R-Grass Range) would limit the use of ADS-B data to assess fees on certain aircraft. The measure would prohibit the use of ADS-B data to assess landing fees on aircraft flown under Part 91 that weigh up to 9,000 pounds.
At first glance, Grimes Field looks like many other Midwest airports: a paved runway and intersecting grass strip in the middle of flat cornfields, ample ramp parking, and a restaurant that lures pilots in droves. But there’s more than meets the eye at the Urbana, Ohio, airport located within the National Aviation Heritage Area of historic sites.
US Aviation Academy agreed to acquire up to 90 aircraft from Tecnam as part of a plan to expand its training fleet in the coming years. The order includes a mix of P2010 singles powered by Lycoming IO-360s and P2006T MkII light twins equipped with Rotax 912 S3 engines.