Gear

Learn about the crucial equipment every student pilot needs to enhance communication, learning, and confidence in the cockpit.

If you’re new to aircraft ownership, don’t overlook these essentials.

The right photo equipment gives CFIs an effective way to enhance lessons and add value to the student experience.

From enhancing safety to boosting performance, these options are not just add-ons but vital components that ensure successful and efficient operations.

ForeFlight, arguably one of the world’s most popular flight planners with databases that thousands of pilots have used since its inception in 2007, has something new up its sleeve. And it must be a pretty long sleeve as EAA annual events totaling well over 14,000 have now been added to the Foreflight database. In adding […]

If you’re flying over remote terrain where traditional communication methods may be unreliable, you may be wondering how anyone would be able to reach you in case of an emergency. This is where a personal locator beacon (PLB) or a satellite messenger can come into play. PLBs are emergency devices that transmit distress signals via […]

January 1, 2020, was a red-letter day in the transition to automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B). ADS-B Out was required in Class A, B (including the Mode C veil), and C airspace in the United States, as well as generally above 10,000 feet. However, unless general aviation pilots decided to go a step further and equip […]

Like a reliable headset, a dependable kneeboard is an essential tool for the cockpit.

Building an aviation library is a fantastic endeavor for a pilot of any level. In fact, the one thing that all pilots quickly learn is that the education process never really ends in the world of aviation. Therefore, a solid reference library allows each pilot to remain sharp and safe well beyond their training. However, […]