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 • ISSUE 971 June 2026

JUST TELL THE STORY • In aviation, trust starts with facts—even when they are hard ones

Boeing PT-17 Stearman

THIS MONTH’S PICKS • These standout aviation products and services are worth a closer look

THE IMPOSSIBLE TURN • Veteran CFI executes high-risk maneuver after sudden engine seizure at night

RANGELEY LAKE SEAPLANE BASE (M57) RNAV (GPS)-C • IFR procedure mandates turn at FAF and requires human altimeter reading for Maine landing

CREATING AN IFR APPROACH • What you need to know to establish one at your airport

TRIUMPH TO TRAGEDY • Failures that doomed space shuttle are same ones lurking in every hangar and cockpit

Magic Carpet Travel • Cirrus SF50 G3 Vision Jet delivers the next evolution in the world’s first single-engine personal jet

TREASURE TROVE OF AEROSPACE • Denver’s Wings Over the Rockies museum continues legacy of learning where history meets the future

The FAA’s Next Act • Bryan Bedford on ATC modernization, MOSAIC, and hot-button issues facing general aviation Ryan Ewing

Making a Splash • From Alaska’s busiest hub to Manhattan’s East River, these seaplane spots redefine flying freedom

Flight Path to Resilience • SEAN D. TUCKER ESTABLISHED BOB HOOVER ACADEMY TO GIVE YOUTH HOPE AND DIRECTION THROUGH AVIATION

TBM 700 • High-tech machine evolves from unlikely Mooney prototype to fastest turboprop on the ramp

Pilot and A&P: The Dual-Certificated Edge • Expanded knowledge and career paths open up when you combine maintenance expertise with time in the cockpit

NEW GOLDEN AGE • Boom Supersonic leads push for return to supersonic commercial flight

ALASKA AWAITS • MSFS2024 Floatplane Pilot mission pack offers a taste of rugged bush flying adventure

CAF WARBIRD CREW • SPEND THE SUNNY SEASON FLYING AROUND IN A PIECE OF HISTORY

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR • Routine post-maintenance check flight turns catastrophic

A LA CARTE AVIONICS • All instrument panels aren’t created equal

RITES OF PASSAGE • From snipped shirts to seven stripes, major pilot milestones need to be celebrated

THE ULTIMATE MISSION