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These stories have been selected by our editorial staff to keep you up to date with what's happening in aviation.

MAINTAINING YOUR AIRPLANE

An Expert Introduces You to Airworthiness Directives

FAA ADs are "legally enforceable rules" that every pilot should pay attention to.

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PILOT PROFICIENCY

Hone Your Short-Field Skills

The author offers valuable tips on how to prepare yourself for short-field takeoffs and landings.

FLYING DESTINATIONS

Traveling on the Cheap: Older, Odd, and Unloved Aircraft Can Be Bargains

Capable airplanes that are out of the mainstream often cost far less (upfront) than more popular models.

ASK FLYING

Why Would Fire Extinguishers Be Required for Engine Starts?

Big piston radial engines from the 1940s, ’50s—and through today—require careful attention during startup. Read More

Sponsored by Avemco 

What do you do when your emergency isn't covered by the checklist? Texas pilot Stephen Curran found out on two separate occasions about the "diffusion of responsibility."

ENGINES

GE Aviation Concludes Testing F-35 Adaptive Cycle Engine Prototype

U.S. defense officials are considering the XA100 engine prototype and Pratt & Whitney's XA10 as a potential powerplant upgrade for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. Read More

MILITARY

Watch: U.S. Army Trains for Combat Drone Swarms

One constraint on the future military drone market is the lack of trained pilots to operate them, according to a recent study. Read More

Interested in Learning To Fly?

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