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Pilots always listen to the ATIS, right? And how does ATC get that information it records for the ATIS. And while we’re at it, how do AWOS and ASOS differ?

Can You Get There? Here’s the basic question: If no arrival from your inbound direction is published for your destination airport but one is published...

California Lead Ban Passed The California legislature passed a bill banning leaded aviation fuel by 2031. After passage by the State House 59-11, the Senate...

The morning flight there was uneventful. Not so for the return that afternoon.

For your August OTA I sent you the photo (repeated here) of the Gulfstream that was towed to parking, but the ground crew neglected...

Occasionally it’s good to go back and review the basics. This quiz shares wake-turbulence information you may not know. Don’t let one catch you by surprise.

Heading to California? Arizona? Nevada? Even Utah, Colorado, or New Mexico? We’ve got the perfect article for you.

No glidepath, short runway? No problem, at least on paper. Still gotta have skill, not just the numbers, to take on a challenging approach—and always have a Plan B.

How vigilant do you need to be in special use airspace? After touring McGuire Air Force Base tower, radar approach control, and base operations, I’d say, “very.”

Thunderstorm avoidance is important to pilots, sure, but did you know that it’s also a critical activity for air traffic controllers?

The low-hanging fruit of aviation journalism is accident reports. But ATC saves give us as much to learn without the tragic outcome.

Fly the same approach multiple times, with a twist to keep you on your toes. That’s almost as good as different approaches.