Safety

Developer of flight-automation hardware and software stands to boost aviation safety.

Factors behind YouTube pilot’s fatal crash hit closer to home than we might wish to admit.

In the long run, we plan to be a regular destination for pilots, as well as those pursuing flight training or anyone with even the slightest interest in learning to fly.

Pick the wrong flight school and you can lose your entire training budget with nothing to show for it.

We have kept a close eye on the safety record of the Cirrus SR series since the beginning. Things weren’t so good at first—excellent training has paid off.

Want to dramatically improve your stick and rudder skills as well as overall situational awareness? Pick up a glider rating. You’ll be glad you did.

It has a useful interface with Garmin’s current GPS Xi-series navigators and select flight displays, plus it comes prewired for connection to the existing harness.

UAVs aren’t going away any time soon and that means GA ops need to adapt to an environment with increasing low-level drone traffic and the risks that tag along. A company that has a finger on the pulse of everything UAV tech—uAvionix—has been developing multiple layers of traffic safety backstop for UAVs, but for aircraft […]

uAvionix announced skyAlert, the first wearable traffic alert system for UAV operators.

ForeFlight app users have access to an AI-powered insurance tool that backstops the price of a premium.

Going for another rating or an endorsement or buying a plane and need a checkout? Do some homework first and save money and time during training.

CFIs have several options when it comes time to recertify, with electronic flight instructor refresher courses being the most popular. We review AOPA’s.