At the 2025 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture, the US Transportation Secretary, FAA officials, and the EAA held a joint press conference to announce the final version of the long-awaited Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC), which published on July 24, 2025. Though
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Becoming a pilot is a serious endeavor. Some people dream about it their whole lives, others start their journey very young. When is the “right” time to start? According to Jason Blair, who worked as an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, now is the perfect time. He lays out his reasons
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The path to flying seaplanes has two lanes. You can go directly to your seaplane pilot rating, called the ASES (Airplane Single Engine Sea), as your first pilot certificate or, most commonly, you can obtain it as an add-on rating after you already hold the ASEL (Airplane, Single Engine Land)
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Most flight training in the United States takes place at airports that include fixed-base operators (FBOs). An FBO is a commercial business that provides aviation services to both general and business aviation at airports. Essentially a gas station for airplanes, they are a critical component of the airport infrastructure, providing
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Again this year, ASA traveled to the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) SAFECON Championship competition for aviation performance and safety. To qualify for nationals, teams compete at regional Safety and Flight Evaluation Conferences (SAFECONs) throughout the fall to earn an invitation. Each
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Air traffic controllers play a significant role in keeping all kinds of pilots in the air. Whether you are thinking about becoming a controller, or just talking to one on a regular basis, it’s worth knowing the requirements and standards the voice in your ear has met to become your
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Every year, several different groups provide data regarding the demographics of pilots. Today we have some 2024 numbers from the FAA as well as statistics by generation based on the current membership statistics for the Airline Pilots Association (ALPA).
The FAA publishes annual statistics associated with
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In the past few years, drones and air taxis have both taken their turn in the spotlight. The frequency of food and online shopping deliveries has brought drone delivery discussions to the fore, and the Paris Olympics generated talk about how air taxis could be used
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