Humanity has long dreamt about flying, and now that we can do it easily, many kids and adults still dream about becoming a pilot. While more accessible today than ever before, for many getting a pilot ...

In May 2022, an air-traffic controller in Florida received a frantic call. The pilot of a single-engine Cessna 208 had collapsed, leaving the sole passenger—with no experience at all flying a plane—to ...

Sixth‑formers experience a lesson out of the ordinary by flying on an aviation laboratory aircraft.

Adults pursuing pilot training for a career change can explore community college aviation programs, which often offer flexible schedules and potential financial aid like stipends or scholarships.

NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy speaks with Richard McSpadden of the AOPA Air Safety Institute. Credit: Bill Carey OSHKOSH—Learning to fly is expensive, attests NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy, who is working ...