Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover aerospace, astronomy & hosted The Cosmic Controversy Podcast. A decade away from the 100th anniversary of Lindbergh’s ...

What are the biggest challenges new instrument students face? (February 2011) — Eric Radtke is an airline transport pilot, Gold Seal flight instructor, advanced ground instructor and NAFI-accredited ...

Accident investigators at Canada’s Transportation Safety Board have issued an aviation safety advisory to international aviation authorities and aircraft operators concerning standby flight ...

Of all the training a private pilot can take, the instrument rating is known for being the most intense and useful. [Credit: Adobe Stock] Instrument rating training focuses on controlling the aircraft ...

I am shortly to complete an instrument rating course and "Stalled warning" (Flight International, 24-30 August) made interesting reading. It seems to me that a lack of basic instrument scan has been a ...

OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin ® International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), is pleased to announce that the popular GI 275 electronic flight instrument has received European ...

So, you want to learn how to fly a plane? No problem -- just find yourself a flight instructor and get ready to spend about $7,000 to get your private pilot certificate. Or you can go out and buy a ...

From Gliders to Jet-powered aircraft, Flight Unlimited III provides enough options to keep any pilot happy. Though your enjoyment may be less than thrilling if you can't keep your plane in the air.