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.

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Flying

WHY TO BUY • We help you navigate a simmering marketplace and find reasons to make that purchase.

INNOVATING AND BUILDING ON A 100-YEAR LEGACY • We’re giving you more to read, with new tools to come.

GENERAL AVIATION • A community like no other

What can you do to avoid an incident or accident?

KETCHIKAN, ALASKA RNAV (GPS)-B (PAKT) • Consider flying this approach even in VFR conditions.

LOOK OUT, RAPID CITY! • A return to ‘needle, ball, and airspeed’ saves a B-24 crew.

A WING AND A PRAYER • Taking a PC-12 aft of the limit

NEW AIRCRAFT

JETS A HOT AND HIGH MARKET

TURBOPROPS A RETURN TO ROSY SKIES

PISTONS ENDURING INVESTMENTS FOR CAPABLE MOUNTS

LIGHT SPORT MAKES THE MISSION FUN • From modern trainers to recreational rides you build yourself.

BUYING EXPERIMENTAL • Consider these expert tips before purchasing a homebuilt aircraft.

FIVE TIPS FOR FINDING YOUR PERFECT AIRPLANE • It’s time to ‘think outside the box.’

NEW LIFE FOR LEGACY TURBOPROPS • So you like your ‘Old Faithful’—why not teach it a few new tricks?

STRONG HEADWINDS, BUT NOT A STORM • The current insurance market reflects the times.

PILOT WATCHES • What’s on your wrist?

BUILDING THE DREAM: PART 2 • A change of course

LAZY PILOTS • ‘Questionable superlatives’

FLYING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS AIRLIFT • Precise planning and coordination make for an impressive aerial ballet.

MOVING ON UP • If you want to buy the airplane of your dreams, you might need an IFR rating.

QUALIFICATION SHORTAGE? • The unanticipated consequences of hiring incentives

WHY ME, LORD? • It turns out that bad things happen in threes.

HIGH TIMES IN THE ELECTRIC ZOO • Countless ideas fly about in the airspace of today’s technology.

1943 BEECH 17-L STAGGERWING • An executive transport for vintage times