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The builder calls his machine a UFO, but it doesn’t stand for what you think.

Beech A36 Bonanza Elida, Ohio/2 Fatal The noninstrument-rated private pilot and passenger departed on the cross-county flight under visual flight rules (VFR) in visual meteorological conditions and proceeded on course at an altitude of about 9,000 ft mean sea level (msl). As the flight progressed, the weather conditions deteriorated, and about halfway through the flight, […]

The video, recently shared by Edwards Air Force Base, shows the entire flight. It is spellbinding.

It’s inevitable that kids today are a total mystery to us. They are to every preceding generation. Here’s what they’re up to.

The worst year for aviators gives way to the most uncertain one. Plus, bad news from the FAA, again.

Piper PA36 Pawnee Bancroft, Idaho/Injuries: 1 Minor The pilot reported that, during an agricultural application flight, he stalled the airplane while in a low-altitude turn. In an attempt to recover, the pilot dumped the chemicals, but the airplane continued to descend and impacted a hillside. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and engine […]

The holidays for a junior pilot are a mixed bag, but if you plan ahead, you can celebrate in style’€¦sometimes.

Here’s the second half of the top stories for a year defined by its challenges.

The year 2020 had lots of bad stuff associated with it, but we were able to share a lot of the excitement, beauty and joy of flying with our audience.

Here’s the first half of the top stories for a year defined by its challenges. Look for Part II in the next edition of Plane & Pilot eNews.