Training & Safety
Training & Safety News
How to 'land' a Cessna 172 in a schoolyard
Three program coordinators at the New York City Center for Space & Science Education took a tour of the Westchester County Airport Feb. 1 to bring the real world back to the classroom.
Featured Resource
IFR Insights: Regulations
The regulations may be black and white, but instrument flight is a world of grays. In this course, you’ll learn what it takes to stay safe while staying on the FAA’s good side (approx. 45-60 minutes).
Real Pilot Stories
Each Real Pilot Story is a true account of a good flight gone bad. Listen to pilots who really have “been there, done that” (and survived) tell their harrowing tales in hopes of helping the rest of us become better pilots. All presentations contain audio. In order to view the presentations, a Flash plug-in is required.
Haiti relief: Trading chocolate for rice
John Arnold was enjoying the Hershey Chocolatefest with his family in Pennsylvania Jan. 17 when he got the message - an urgent need to transport supplies from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Haiti. Less than eight hours later, he and fellow pilot Jim Adair landed a Pilatus PC-12 NG in Florida.
FAA releases call-to-action report from Colgan accident
The FAA this week issued the final report on its call to action following the fatal crash of Colgan Airlines Flight 3407 last February outside Buffalo, N.Y.
Sport pilot changes take effect April 2
The FAA has finalized revisions to the sport pilot regulations that will expand the operating window for sport pilots in mountainous terrain and allow Part 141 training programs to use light sport aircraft, among other changes.
FAA seeks comments on pilot training
The fatal crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 last February outside Buffalo, N.Y., sent shock waves through the airline industry and beyond: The government’s response to issues brought to light by the crash could change the way general aviation pilots train.
Helicopter social group wants new members
The international helicopter pilot organization, Twirly Birds, is looking for new members. The group was founded in 1945 when a small group of pilots met to share stories and the common experiences of flying helicopters during these early years of vertical flight.
Western Michigan University selects Avidyne’s R9
Western Michigan University's aviation program has selected the Avidyne Entegra Release 9 integrated avionics package for its fleet of Cirrus SR20 aircraft.
Light sport brute
Fly along with AOPA Pilot Senior Editor Dave Hirschman in the CubCrafter Super Sport Cub LSA and find out why he says the aircraft redefines "immediate departure."
Moving up? Make insurance part of your transition plan
When it comes to moving up to a newer, more complex, or faster aircraft, it’s important to have a transition plan. You'll need to do your homework, get training, and consider your insurance needs.
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