Flying

The sharp wit and experienced judgment of Flying’s experts cover all the challenges and rewards that aviation offers to all flying enthusiasts. From industry news updates, regulations, trends, air shows and events to carefully researched reports on all categories of airplanes, helicopters, avionics, products, technology, accessories and equipment to pilot technique, flight training, safety, weather, operations and maintenance.

Flying

THE GREAT CIRCLE ROUTE • Aviation odyssey leads to FLYING.

SEA AND SKY AND SPEED

INBOX

ESCANABA (KESC) LOC BC RWY 28 • Approach opens a gateway to explore the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

THE MIDDLE EAST: CRADLE OF URBAN AIR MOBILITY? • Manufacturers of futuristic aircraft, such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, are flocking to the United Arab Emirates.

THE ONE-TIME WATER LANDING • You can’t practice ditching a wheeled aircraft, so you must get it right.

LISTENING TO MY INNER VOICE • Consider the lesson learned when it comes to ignoring the warning sign of an impending failure.

FATAL MISMATCH • A Cessna 140 proved to be a goose among swans in a flock of dedicated STOL.

HIGH AVIATION QUOTIENT • Flying is an important aspect of Tom Siebel’s life—training is the foundation.

WE FLY: THE M700 FURY • Piper’s aluminum bullet is fully loaded.

KNOWING YOUR BOUNDARIES • Understanding the convective outflow variety.

THE SIMVENTURE ADVENTURE • A pilot takes his first trip down the railroad tracks on the famous Fisk VFR arrival.

FAA REAUTHORIZATION ACT REVISITED • GA-specific legislation is included for the first time.

THE FIGHT AGAINST FOD • Foreign object damage can often become the hidden killer.

ATTRACTED TO WATER • Flying on floats is a bucket-list item for many pilots—are you included?

THE LAST FRONTIER AWAITS • Planning a flying and motorcycling adventure in Alaska

TOTALITY • What a difference an airplane makes

AOG • When an airplane—or we—can’t fly

BE AT THE SUMMER HEAT • Tips for when the weather gets warmer, and both pilots and aircraft struggle

REPLACING AIRLINE PILOTS WITH AI • Traditional cockpits are becoming transformational.

ODE TO MECHANICS • To say times have changed in regard to aircraft maintenance would be an understatement.

BUBBLES • Peruvian excursion provides a lesson in high vapor pressure.

PIPER M700 FURY