Ten Ways to Perfect Your Landings and the Half-Second Decisions That Separate a Greaser from a Bounce
Ten fundamental landing techniques - from stabilized approach to go-around discipline - that explain why your best greaser is followed by a bounce.
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Aviation news and analysis with Tower. FAA policy changes, industry trends, safety data, and what the headlines mean for the pilots who fly every day.
The EAGLE Initiative, the Unleaded Avgas Transition, and the Pump Availability Gap Every Piston Pilot Has to Plan Around Before Twenty Thirty
Two FAA-approved unleaded avgas options exist for most piston aircraft, but pump availability remains uneven as the industry works toward a 2030 transition deadline.
The ILS Circle-to-Land: Using Your Glideslope to Fly Circling Minimums
The ILS circle-to-land is a fully authorized and often overlooked procedure - here's exactly how to fly it correctly and safely.
The MOSAIC Final Rule, the Light Sport Expansion, and What It Means for the Pilot Who Has Been Eyeing That Cherokee or Skylane
The FAA's MOSAIC final rule replaces the 1,320-lb weight cap with a ~3,500-lb standard, potentially opening aircraft like the Cessna 172 and Piper Cherokee to sport pilot certificate holders.
United Flight Five Twenty-Eight, the Maui GPS Jamming Incident, and What Happens Inside the Cockpit When the Navigation Picture Goes Dark
United Flight 528 reported GPS position errors on approach to Maui, joining a pattern of Pacific GPS interference events that expose a dangerous dependency across all pilot categories.
Castelion's Blackbeard Hypersonic Missile and the Race to Put Low-Cost Hypersonics on Navy Carrier Jets
NAVAIR released footage of Castelion's Blackbeard hypersonic missile on an F/A-18F Super Hornet, advancing the U.S. Navy's push for affordable, carrier-deployable hypersonic strike capability.
Game Aerospace GB2, the Purpose-Built Single-Engine Airtanker, and the First Flight Out of Arkansas That Could Reshape How America Fights Wildfires
Game Aerospace's GB2 completes its first flight in Arkansas - a purpose-built single-engine airtanker designed from scratch for wildfire suppression, not converted from surplus military or agricultural stock.
Qatar Airways, the Airbus A Three-Thirty Retirement, and the Pilot Pipeline Flowing from Doha to Kigali
Qatar Airways has retired its Airbus A330 fleet and is deploying affected pilots to RwandAir in Kigali - a move that reveals how major carriers manage human capital during fleet transitions.
The Airbus A Three-Fifty Freighter, the Maiden Flight You Can Watch Live This Monday, and Why the Air Cargo Race Matters to Every Corner of Aviation
Airbus streams the A350F maiden flight live on September 29, 2026 - what to watch, what it means, and why the cargo industry matters to all of aviation.
The FAA Single-Pilot Exemption Rollback, the Older Cessna Citation Fleet, and What It Means for Every Jet Operator Flying Under Grandfathered Rules
The FAA is revoking exemptions that allowed older Cessna Citation jets to fly commercial operations with a single pilot, directly affecting Part 135 charter operators.
The GPS Interference Reports Near Los Angeles and What Every Pilot Should Know When the Moving Map Starts Lying
GPS spoofing incidents near Los Angeles on September 25, 2026 confirm that what was once an overseas concern has arrived in domestic U.S. airspace.
The Military L-410 Crash in Kenge, the Czech Turboprop That Serves the World's Hardest Routes, and What African Aviation Tells Us About Our Own Safety Infrastructure
A military Let L-410 Turbolet crash near Kenge, DRC killed all 13 aboard, revealing the safety infrastructure gaps that separate high-oversight aviation systems from the rest.
The Record Mechanic Certificate Year, the Twenty-Three Point Two Percent Surge, and Why the Workforce Shortage Is Not Going Away
The FAA issued more A&P mechanic certificates in 2025 than any year on record - a 23.2% jump - but industry forecasters still project a growing workforce shortfall.
The USAF Heritage Flight, the Formation That Bridges Eighty Years of American Airpower, and the Warbird Pilots Who Keep History Flying
The USAF Heritage Flight program pairs privately-owned WWII warbirds with active-duty jets at airshows, bridging eighty years of American airpower since 1997.
Three Ways Pilots Sabotage Their Own Aircraft Insurance Renewal
Three renewal mistakes - procrastination, undisclosed changes, and unreviewed coverage - are the leading reasons pilots end up underinsured or facing a denied claim.
Sporty's Free Webinar Series and the Case for Getting Serious About Avionics Literacy
Sporty's Pilot Shop has launched a free four-part webinar series targeting the avionics literacy gap that affects pilots at every experience level.
Ed Bolen steps back from NBAA - a transition at the top of business aviation
Ed Bolen steps back from the NBAA presidency amid a health matter, with Dan Hubbard named interim COO and Heidi Williams elevated to SVP of operations.
FLYING Magazine's 2027 Calendar, Jessica Ambats, and the Aviation Photography That Keeps the Dream Alive
FLYING Magazine's 2027 calendar features photography by editor-in-chief Jessica Ambats, combining a century of editorial tradition with the rare perspective of a working pilot behind the lens.
Joby Autonomous Caravan Flies Cross-Country Without Pilot Input
Radio Hangar explores Joby Autonomous Caravan Flies Cross-Country Without Pilot Input.
Joby Flies Autonomous Caravan Coast-to-Coast
Radio Hangar explores Joby Flies Autonomous Caravan Coast-to-Coast.