News
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Hybrid Aircraft?
The first hybrid propulsion experiments have already taken flight, and capabilities are scaling up rapidly
Pistons Hold Steady, Turboprops Gain, But Manufacturing Falls Overall For 2016
GAMA releases year-end numbers tracking aviation manufacturing industry performance worldwide
CubeCab To Launch Satellites Via Starfighter
A faster, cheaper approach to getting small satellites into orbit
AOPA Adds Membership Options For Drone Pilots
Organization welcomes newcomers to the skies
Going Direct: With Drone Members, Will AOPA Pilots/Owners Be Left In The Cold?
The strategic decision by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association to accept drone pilots (and owners?) into the largest and most effective GA advocacy organization is troubling. It’s no secret that the numbers of GA pilots is declining, so AOPA’s numbers have as well. Of course, the fewer members, the less clout and the less […]
Lessons Learned: A Cardinal‘s Close Encounter
A cross-country flight runs into mysterious trouble’¦over Roswell.
Flying Mindfully
It’s not a fad. Meditation can help situational awareness, flexible thinking and staying calm in the face of multiple demands for those of us who fly.
