Shortly after killing off the Microsoft Flight Simulator franchise, they have announced Microsoft Flight. On August 17th they announced the development of “Microsoft Flight” that will, along with “Fable III” and “Age of Empires Online” will “fully integrate the free* Games for Windows – LIVE online service to deliver compelling socially connected gameplay expreiences.” [More]

Ever feel like the the pace of the modern society is just too fast? Feel the urge to get away from the troubles and turmoil that accompany living in the 21st century? Of course you do. That is why you are a pilot. We all find escape through the magic of flight.
But it shouldn’t end there. I’ve long been enamored with the idea of using an airplane for aircamping. That is flying into some remote (or not so remote) airfield that allows overnight camping and being able to set up camp under the wing of my trusty air steed. [More]

Ok, so it appears there is officially a Facebook fan page for just about everything. Here is an example of one dedicated to an Air Traffic Controller in Canada who characteristically acknowledges transmissions with “Rodge”
It is quite entertaining to read all the jokes about the man, the myth and the legend. Here are some of the cream that rises to the top: [More]

The Bush Pilot column of the Alasaka Dispatch newspaper carries the pictures and story of one bush pilot who had to set it down on a highway for it’s off-airport landing. Pilot Bill Tonney piloted his injured Cessna 180 to a safe landing after his engine decided to go west. [More]

Plastic Pilot blog posted a series of videos the other day that I found amazing, intriguing and downright fun. These are about as far a cry from the Piper Cub videos that we posted recently as you can get. [More]

Here’s a great video from IFR magazine on how to easily handle some of those odd clearances you might get from time to time. [More]

Aviator Android Apps has posted a review of WingX for Android. This looks to be a great application for weather and pre-flight intelligence. Since it is only v1.0.0.1, I'm sure it has a long way to go to catch up with it's more mature counterpart on other platforms. [More]

The Chairman & CEO of Scotts Miracle Gro explains how his company couldn’t function without general aviation. [More]

Feeding the delta - Ag planes to the rescue! [More]

Here's a couple of Super Cub videos from YouTube that will hopefully put a smile on your face. Well, at least the first one will. The second one will depending upon how large your cojones are... [More]

If you are one of those knuckleheads who flies a REALLY wide pattern, perhaps a little sarcasm will get through to you. [More]

Chris Woods, a filmmaker and P-51 Pilot, has put together an amazing short documentary about the venerable P-51 Mustang and the brave young men who flew them into battle win WWII by focusing on the st [More]

While it isn't strictly aviation, it does involve and airport and some serious risk to parked (and moving aircraft) but it certainly is exciting. Live and direct from InyoKern airport it's Captain Slo [More]

You've got to love an airline that doesn't take itself too seriously. Kulula airlines, a low cost carrier in South Africa seems to be taking the Southwest formula to the extreme. Any airline that name [More]

I stumbled on some new aviation podcasts that I've added to my phone (Android if you must know) for those times when I wish I was flying and can't (which seems to be all the time these days). To get t [More]

Okay, if this isn't an excuse to get a rotorcraft rating, I don't know what is... If this idea ever gets off the ground (pun intended) it should be able to cruise at 130 knots and cover [More]

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds, - and done a hundred [More]

I ran across this while doing some searching on the 'Net and thought, what fun you could have with your friends during a flight navigating via GPS. Just kidding, I'm sure the use of such a device in [More]

Stumbled across this humorous parody song and had to share it with you all. Our hats off to those Northwest pilots on Flight 188 for inspiring this hilarity. And here's a YouTube vid [More]

Garmin is launching a new line of dual-boot GPS units that will work equally as well in the car as they do in the air. The new aera line of portable GPS units can be booted in Aviation mode or Automot [More]

Android phone fans (who just happen to be aviators) rejoice! We now have our OWN aviation apps review site. No longer do you need to slog through the marketplace looking for the newest and hottest And [More]

Garmin recently launched their G3000 system and manufacturers have begun jumping on the bandwagon; committing installations into upcoming offerings like the HondaJet and PipeJet. This new system offer [More]

Flying doctor to Tangier Island Pass it on! [More]

General Aviation serving farmers Pass it on! [More]

Chopper Chick pointed out this great selection of aviation photos posted in the news lately on Boston.Com website. At left is an EXTERMELY low pass by a Mig-35 in Russia. Amazing the difference betwe [More]