Flying

The sharp wit and experienced judgment of Flying’s experts cover all the challenges and rewards that aviation offers to all flying enthusiasts. From industry news updates, regulations, trends, air shows and events to carefully researched reports on all categories of airplanes, helicopters, avionics, products, technology, accessories and equipment to pilot technique, flight training, safety, weather, operations and maintenance.

Flying

NEXT GREAT FLIGHT

The Ultimate Passion • We present a special collaboration for our loyal aviation-loving subscribers.

Welcome • Introducing a new way to explore the world of aviation.

What Lies Ahead • Firecrown Media editors briefly share some thoughts about the future of aviation from uniquely different perspectives.

Flight Plan

FIRST FLIGHT: ARE YOU THE ONE? • It’s a question homebuilders must consider as they make their dream airplane a reality.

AOA Revisited (Again) • Designing an accurate angle-of attack system represents only half the challenge.

TAKING THINGS TO A NEW LEVEL • How flight sims and the real world interact beautifully.

We Fly: The Cessna T182T Skylane • Everything old is new again.

First Few Hours Are the Hardest

WHEN TV STARS HAD WINGS • Memories of those little airplanes that made the TV screen come alive

The Final Turn • Van’s RV-4 accident presents a tragic case study of the stall-spin scenario.

FROM RADIAL TO RADICAL • Harbour Air Seaplanes has taken the bold initiative to put electric motors on its de Havilland Beavers fleet.

INSTRUMENT R ATING VS. INSTRUMENT PILOT • Many start with a private pilot certificate, then add an instrument rating, but how can you become a true instrument pilot?

Airports & God’s Acres • Where runways share space with cemeteries

STAYING INSURED: TRAINING, LOYALTY, DOWNSIZING • Some guidance from those who approve the policies and pay the claims

TOP 10 TIPS FOR MANAGING RISK • These aren’t pilot secrets, but if your preflight planning tells you some of the risks you’re facing are too great, consider this advice to help mitigate them.

Entry-Level EFIS • If you can live with a small screen, there are ways to save money on a system upgrade, but budget more for extras.

WORK OF ART • From conception to execution, Evoke Aviation aims to be the one-stop paint shop.

AIRING OUT THE KIT QUESTION • Why are there so few new homebuilt aircraft companies?

Near Perfect, But Nothing Fancy • We visit Visalia and find California engine builder Ly-Con going strong.

AVIATION DOCENTS • For those who share their knowledge and passion, it is a labor of love.

Welcome to My ‘Tech Guy’ World • At the crossroads of business and hobby, customer and company, success and failure

The State of U.S. General Aviation • Back then, and today, and yet to come.

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