Despite modern navigational apps, proficiency in filing and activating flight plans, and obtaining flight following remains a checkride requirement for private pilots, as per Airman Certification ...

Garmin Pilot ecosystem expanded to the web with new free flight planning features Available for free to all aviators, Garmin Pilot Web's Map tab provides a variety of mapping options such as ...

When diverting, prioritize turning toward your chosen divert field immediately, notifying ATC as soon as possible, especially under IFR conditions. Pre-flight planning is crucial; identify potential ...

No audio available for this content. SPH Engineering has introduced UgCS Open, a free version of its widely used UAV flight-planning software. This new offering retains the core features of the paid ...

Q Aviation Week: How has flight planning evolved over the years, and what does the future hold? A Zoran Savic: The level of integration and automation has increased dramatically. In the past, ...