The author, celebrating their first year with *Plane & Pilot*, unexpectedly assumed a leadership role after their editor-in-chief departed, presenting a significant opportunity to lead the legacy ...

The MOSAIC rule significantly expands Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) capabilities by increasing the stall speed limit for fixed-wing airplanes to 61 knots, removing the 120-knot speed restriction, and ...

Piper Aircraft has received its first U.S. order for its new diesel-engine Seminole DX trainer from Skyborne Airline Academy, which purchased five twin-engine aircraft. The Seminole DX, set for ...

The Otto Celera 500L is a uniquely designed aircraft that achieves a 59% reduction in drag through extensive laminar flow applied to both its wings and egg-shaped fuselage. This innovative design ...

The MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) rule is a significant regulatory overhaul expanding access to general aviation and simplifying aircraft manufacturing. It eliminates ...

The Sorrell SNS-7 Hiperbipe is a unique American homebuilt aerobatic cabin biplane, known for its "negative stagger" wing design and its blend of high performance with cabin comfort. Michael "Mikey" ...

The Guimbal Cabri G2 is a modern, high-tech, two-seat helicopter, launched in 2008, designed with a primary focus on safety, ease of flying, and low maintenance, and is considered a premium option in ...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act, aiming to address mental health shortcomings within the aviation community. The legislation seeks to alleviate the process ...

Fire Boss has received FAA approval for significant engineering changes to its amphibious scooping system, resulting in over 125 pounds of weight reduction and enhanced capabilities like ...

The pilot, who held an airline pilot transport certificate and had logged approximately 21,000 flight hours, planned to do a cross-country flight in the twin-engine, amateur-built airplane. He was ...

A pair of Flight Design’s F2 MOSAIC light sport aircraft (LSAs) fly in close formation during recent tests. [Courtesy: Flight Design] Flight Design, a leading LSA manufacturer, faced significant ...

Small-aircraft aviation has been profoundly transformed by technology, shifting from analog "steam gauge" cockpits and paper navigation to integrated glass cockpits, GPS-enabled tablet apps, and ...