Flying

The sharp wit and experienced judgment of Flying’s experts cover all the challenges and rewards that aviation offers to all flying enthusiasts.

Flying

BEHIND THE LENS • Leonardo Correa Luna

OF COURSE • When our words—and actions—matter.

CONNECTING ‘AVGEEKS’ • From commercial to GA, from vintage to space—FMG expands for our audience.

INBOX

Who made the first ‘blind’ takeoff and landing?

FINGER LAKES RNAV RWY 1 • A straightforward T-bar approach to a wine country airport

EAGLE: UNLEADED AVGAS • Four fuel contenders discussed their options at EAA AirVenture 2023.

MOUNTAIN WAVE TRAUMA • Treat high-altitude turbulence with knowledge and respect.

SOMETHING HAPPENED • Wind shear takes a Grumman Trainer.

WE FLY: GARMIN AUTOLAND FOR THE BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 200 • A new level of support for single-pilot ops in the twin turboprop

HOW CAN IT LAND ITSELF? • A brief history of autolanding, from the Fokker to single-engine turboprops

THE BLACK HOLE DEPARTURE • Respect the darkness.

MEYERS 200 VS. NAVION • Both classic types are beloved in their respective circles, so it’s really a matter of taste.

FLYING THE FINGER LAKES REGION OF NEW YORK • Winemaking, museums, and aviation history highlight this corner of the state.

FROM THE GROUND UP • The lowdown on ‘vertical visibility’

BATTLE OF THE KNEEBOARDS • We test-fly a few that are custom made for the iPad Mini.

X-PLANE 747-200 CLASSIC • Ultimate realism X-posed…

BUILDING THE DREAM, PART 4 • The end of the beginning

DIAGNOSTICS • Solving puzzles

THAT’S RICH • Learning (and leaning) a new airplane

WHEN YOU GO BACK TO SCHOOL… • …don’t lose what you’ve learned.

YOU CAN ACTUALLY FLY TO LUNCH? • Sharing the quintessential GA experience with nonpilots

CLOUD FLYIN’ AGAIN • A new IFR ticket for a seasoned pilot

A CUSHION OF GREASE • Flying along in ground effect

BEECHCRAFT KING AIR 350