The author, celebrating their first year with *Plane & Pilot*, unexpectedly assumed a leadership role after their editor-in-chief departed, presenting a significant opportunity to lead the legacy ...

CubCrafters' Carbon Cub UL aircraft set an unofficial world altitude record for a light STOL aircraft, reaching 37,609 feet. This flight shattered the previous record of 30,203 feet, held by a Piper ...

Brad Womble's lifelong passion for aviation began with model airplanes, leading him from a farming background through self-funded flight training and the crucial support of his family and mentors. He ...

Piper Aircraft has received its first U.S. order for its new diesel-engine Seminole DX trainer from Skyborne Airline Academy, which purchased five twin-engine aircraft. The Seminole DX, set for ...

Prioritize year-round aircraft maintenance and thorough preparation for annual inspections (cleaning, organizing logs, removing personal items) to ensure a more predictable and cost-effective process.

The Sorrell SNS-7 Hiperbipe is a unique American homebuilt aerobatic cabin biplane, known for its "negative stagger" wing design and its blend of high performance with cabin comfort. Michael "Mikey" ...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act, aiming to address mental health shortcomings within the aviation community. The legislation seeks to alleviate the process ...

Fire Boss has received FAA approval for significant engineering changes to its amphibious scooping system, resulting in over 125 pounds of weight reduction and enhanced capabilities like ...

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 ...

A pair of Flight Design’s F2 MOSAIC light sport aircraft (LSAs) fly in close formation during recent tests. [Courtesy: Flight Design] Flight Design, a leading LSA manufacturer, faced significant ...

Early "in-cockpit" weather relied on ground stations (INSACS/FSS) broadcasting aurally via VOR radio, offering scheduled updates of local and surrounding weather reports, initially limited by VHF line ...

Flight training costs are high, but a market exists for various training providers catering to different needs and budgets. When choosing a flight school, assess factors like facility condition, staff ...