Posts by Kevin

The way pilots navigate the skies is undergoing a major transformation. For decades, aviation relied on a network of ground-based navigation aids like VORs, NDBs, and ILS systems. These provided the...

Drones, also known as unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), are changing the face of aviation. They are being used for everything from aerial photography and package delivery to infrastructure inspection...

Airspace can seem overwhelming when you first start flying. All those classes, shapes, altitudes, and rules might look like a tangled web on your sectional chart. But understanding complex airspace...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and aviation is no exception. From flight planning to maintenance diagnostics and air traffic control, AI is making its...

Technology has changed nearly every aspect of flying, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the rise of the Electronic Flight Bag, or EFB. For student pilots and new private pilots, EFBs offer a...

For decades, pilots relied on paper charts, plotters, and manual calculations to navigate the skies. Today, with the tap of a finger, flight plans can be built, modified, and flown using digital maps...