Meet Shelly Lesikar deZevallos, a pilot and Republican candidate for Congress. Learn how her roots are shaping her fight to protect the freedom to fly.

The Van's RV-12 is a highly successful Light Sport Aircraft (LSA), leading in combined registrations across factory-built (SLSA), experimental light sport (ELSA), and ...

With flight training, success hinges on smart planning. Expect to invest in necessary gear, from headsets to specialized apparel. [Photo by Carly Chamerlik] Learning to fly is a significant financial ...

The Flight Design CT was the first Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) to circumnavigate the globe in 2007, piloted by Rahul Monga, demonstrating its remarkable range and endurance. Originally designed for ...

Within their first year at *Plane & Pilot*, the author unexpectedly stepped into a leadership role after the editor-in-chief's departure, despite lacking a formal publishing background. This ...

The Cessna 150, and its successor the 152, is recognized as one of history's most important and highly produced aircraft. It served for decades as the world's most widely used flight trainer, ...

Successful flight training requires significant student preparation, including pre-lesson study, consistent practice by flying early and often, and developing independent decision-making to maximize ...

Commercial drone pilots should base drone upgrades on a strong business case, focusing on models between $1,500-$5,000 that significantly enhance capabilities and revenue, rather than just buying the ...

The article champions Part 103 ultralights, specifically the Aerolite 103, challenging dismissive attitudes from other aviators and highlighting its value and accessibility. The Aerolite 103, ...

In 1947, British South American Airways Flight CS-59 "Star Dust" vanished after transmitting the cryptic Morse code message "STENDEC" three times before impact. The wreckage was discovered in 1998, ...