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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Small-aircraft aviation has been profoundly transformed by technology, shifting from analog "steam gauge" cockpits and paper navigation to integrated glass cockpits, GPS-enabled tablet apps, and ...

Redbird Flight Simulations has partnered with avionics manufacturer Avidyne. The alliance focuses on integrating Avidyne's real aircraft hardware, starting with the IFD550 system, into Redbird's ...

The FAA has finalized the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) ruling, significantly overhauling Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) certification requirements. The new regulation ...