Intersection Departures: A Risk Worth Taking?
When the tower offers a downfield departure, how should you respond?
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Accident Brief: S 2R Thrush Commander Accident In Hermiston, Oregon
The NTSB report of a S 2R Thrush Commander accident in Oregon.
Sharing An Airplane During Coronavirus Outbreak? Tips For Avoiding COVID-19
Pilots who use an airplane that others regularly fly need to take precautions. Here are a few tips, including some you probably hadn’t thought of.
Will EAA AirVenture Oshkosh Have To Cancel Due To COVID-19? We Asked, They Answered.
What President Trump said yesterday that made us wonder and what the EAA’s Jack Pelton said in response.
Plane & Pilot Exclusive: Pilots And Other Aviation Workers Share How Coronavirus Threat Is Affecting Their Jobs
Workers in every segment are affected, some in very surprising ways, while uncertainty for the future abounds.
National Flying Shutdown Discussed At Highest Levels With COVID-19 Outbreak
What exactly it would entail is unknown, but a total shutdown would be the first National Airspace System stoppage since the 9/11 attacks. Here’s what we know.
Airlines Rocked By The Impact of COVID-19
Commercial pilots are facing mandatory schedule changes, and it might get worse. Here’s what’s happening right now.
Plane & Pilot Photo Of The Week By Madison Siegrist
With all the news in the world seeming to border on the negative, this week’s photo of the week is all about the joy of flying.
Quarantined? Top 5 Fun Pilot Things To Do From Home
With events and workplaces going on indefinite breaks, a lot of us will be flying from home. Here are some great ways to pass the time, aviation style.
