We’re getting ready for the holiday season at FLYING Media Group—even if the snow hasn’t started to fly in Chattanooga, Tennessee, just yet. We’re polishing up the December/January 2023/24, Issue 944 print edition, which mails out in late November for subscribers before landing at newsstands and the FBO displays at your local airport.

For our main features, we fly the Diamond DA62 piston twin, which has hit a market sweet spot with more than 270 delivered. We also look at what it takes to update your avionics to new in a popular legacy twin—the Piper Twin Comanche—and give you tips for achieving the same level of upgrade for your own airplane.

Also, inside our pages, we celebrate 20 years of the Recreational Aviation Foundation with a special work project in Idaho. We also kick off the ski season with a flight to Truckee/Tahoe Airport (KTRK) in the Sierra Nevada to whet your appetite for winter flying destinations. Plus, we give you all of the columns and proficiency articles you’ve come to expect from our deep bench of expert contributors—so make sure you’ve subscribed. You’ll also get a chance to win in our Ultimate FLYING Giveaway!

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It is a VFR day, and it sure looks like you have the sky to yourself when suddenly the ADS-B comes alive with “Traffic. 12 o’clock, 2 miles. Same altitude.” You look around frantically but don’t see the other aircraft. Or maybe you’re in cruise flight in what appears to be an empty sky when suddenly you see the traffic off your wing at the same altitude. As you take action to avoid the other aircraft, you wonder why that ADS-B that you paid thousands of dollars for didn’t utter a sound or provide a visual annunciation warning.

Can you relate to these scenarios?

Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast, or ADS-B, became law in January 2020, ostensibly to make the skies safer—but has it worked? Researchers from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University are asking pilots to fill out a survey about their use of ADS-B to help determine if and how pilots are using the technology, and if it has helped curtail the number of midair accidents.

“We want to determine how effective ADS-B is in reducing the number of midair collisions in general aviation,” said Douglas Boyd, Ph.D., an adjunct research professor at Embry-Riddle.

Boyd holds several pilot certificates and has more than 1,500 hours flight time. He and a colleague are studying midairs in hopes of finding a way to mitigate them. According to Boyd, how a pilot uses ADS-B is key.

“Where do they get their annunciations? Is it from the panel or from their iPad? Where is the iPad in the cockpit, and so forth,” Boyd said.

There are 15 questions on the survey, one of which asks how often pilots have received a warning about traffic and not been able to visually acquire it outside the airplane.

“There has been a large number of responses from pilots who experienced this,” said Boyd.

Some pilots are also surprised to learn that non-ADS-B aircraft will show up on ADS-B some three to 13 seconds after the radar beam sweeps over them, then the pilot receives a traffic advisory from the ADS-B, but it may not be helpful.

“The aircraft can go a long way in those 13 seconds,” said Boyd.

The survey takes about five minutes to complete, and the window to do so will be open until the end of October.

To take the survey, scan the QR code below or visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/PR3GPJS.

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We’re enjoying a mild fall flying season at FLYING Media Group—even if the temperatures haven’t cooled down just yet. We’re putting the finishing touches on the November 2023/Issue 943, which mails out in late October for subscribers before hitting newsstands and FBOs at your local airport.

In our main features, we take a look at the story of the Cessna TTx and take a position on its worth in the marketplace today. We also look at what it takes to buy an experimental airplane—a popular one like the Van’s Aircraft RV-4—and give you tips for making sure it’s the right aircraft for you.

Inside our pages, we update you on the MOSAIC proposed rulemaking, and key aspects to consider as the comment period has extended on this critical update to light sport certification. We fly to Mackinac Island—and catch the last of the fall colors and inspire you to plan you journey there next summer. Plus we give you all of the columns and proficiency articles you’ve come to expect from our deep bench of expert contributors—so make sure you’ve subscribed. You’ll also get a chance to win in our Ultimate FLYING Giveaway!

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We’ve kicked off fall at FLYING—even if the temperatures haven’t cooled down just yet. We’re finishing up October 2023/Issue 942, which mails out in late September for subscribers before hitting newsstands and FBOs at your local airport.

On the cover we feature the Beechcraft King Air 200—which creates the latest platform for Garmin’s Autoland supplemental type certificate. The STC marks the first for the avionics pioneer, and we test fly it for our readers in the upcoming issue.

Inside the pages, we compare the Meyer 200 and Navion as classic cruisers to buy on the used market, and give you our assessment. We fly to the Finger Lakes area of New York—simply gorgeous with its autumn leaves., and test out a round of kneeboards for your iPad mini. Plus we give you all of the columns and proficiency articles you’ve come to expect from our deep bench of expert contributors—so make sure you’ve subscribed. You’ll also get a chance to win in our Ultimate FLYING Giveaway!

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We’re putting the finishing touches on the next issue of FLYING magazine, and we want to know what you think of our cover choices.

Help us choose the cover of the September edition of FLYING. What’s your favorite shot?

Vote now—and see what comes to you in the mailbox when you subscribe

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There are certain moments in a pilot’s life where the stress seems universally understood: the first checkride, navigating your first solo cross-country flight, and the prospect of buying and selling your own aircraft.

Later this month, hundreds of thousands of pilots and aviation enthusiasts will attend EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin—no doubt confronting the temptation of buying or selling their own GA aircraft.

• READ MORE: Prepare to Sell Your Aircraft By Tapping Local Resources

Some life lessons are much clearer in hindsight. We at FLYING want to know, what do you wish you had known before you bought or sold an aircraft? Tell us about it below and perhaps your words of wisdom will be used in an article.

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We’re enjoying a great summer of flying here at FLYING. We’re celebrating with a brand new issue on track for August. We’re now on Issue 940, which mails out in late July for subscribers before hitting newsstands and FBOs at your local airport.

On the cover we fly back in time in a modern version of the WACO YMF series, and we hope you’ll join us as we test out this legendary design, and also look at upgrading the panel on a vintage one with consideration and care.

Inside the issue, we dive into the Piper Lance and Saratoga models on the market in Air Compare. We take a bucket-list trip to First Flight Airport in North Carolina, and give you tips on how to cope with the extensive high density altitudes of the warmer months. Plus we give you all of the columns and proficiency articles you’ve come to expect from our deep bench of expert contributors—so make sure you’ve subscribed. You’ll also get a chance to win in our Ultimate FLYING Giveaway!

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Has your summer of flying started yet? Ours has here at FLYING with a new issue aimed for July. We’re closing in on Issue 939, which mails out in late June for subscribers before hitting newsstands and FBOs at your local airport.

On the cover we fly the sprightly new trainer from Tecnam, the P-Mentor, which is slated to deliver to flight schools across Europe and soon into the U.S.

Inside the issue, we test the new Bose A30 active noise reduction headset, and give you our assessment. We fly to Martha’s Vineyard as a classic summertime destination in the northeast U.S., and tell the story behind a special Yak 18T that the owner rescued from the clutches of war in Ukraine. Plus we give you all of the columns and proficiency articles you’ve come to expect from our deep bench of expert contributors—so make sure you’ve subscribed. You’ll also get a chance to win in our Ultimate FLYING Giveaway!

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At FLYING we have had a front-row seat for all of the cool new advances in the last year—and it keeps us charged up about the industry we love. Though we have a few favorites, we want to know what you think took the top prize for the Coolest New Product of the Year. We looked at the full year of 2022 to review as much new stuff as possible, and we came up with the following options. What captures your vote? The winner will take the new FLYING Readers’ Choice Award for 2023.

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We’re ready for summer at FLYING with a new issue landing in June—and as we speak, we’re hard at work on Issue 938, which mails out in late May for subscribers before hitting newsstands and FBOs at your local airport.

On the cover we feature the modern and magnificent Diamond DA50 RG, which is gearing up for its first U.S. tour in the next few weeks.

Inside the pages, we look at options for upgrading your avionics beyond what you may have considered—and we delve into the ever-popular Bonanzas with Air Compare. We fly out to Half Moon Bay as a beachside destination, and illuminate one of aviation history’s unsung heroes, Charles Taylor. Plus we give you all of the columns and proficiency articles you’ve come to expect from our deep bench of expert contributors—so make sure you’ve subscribed. You’ll also get a chance to win in our Ultimate FLYING Giveaway!

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We’re springing forward at FLYING with a brand new issue in time for May—and as we speak, we’re putting the finishing touches on Issue 937, which mails out in late April for subscribers before hitting newsstands and FBOs at your local airport.

On the cover we feature the sleek and upcoming Dassault Falcon 6X, ready to debut later this year to a business aviation segment that’s been ready for it.

Inside the pages, we take you on two aviation journeys—one in search of great food, and one seeking the history of flight that Dayton offers. We also turn our hearts to the Boeing 747 as the last model flies to Atlas Air. Plus we give you all of the columns and proficiency articles you’ve come to expect from our deep bench of expert contributors—so make sure you’ve subscribed. You’ll also get a chance to win in our Ultimate FLYING Giveaway!

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We’re welcoming spring at FLYING with a hot new issue in time for April—and as we speak, we’re putting the finishing touches on Issue 936, which mails out in late March for subscribers before hitting newsstands and FBOs at your local airport.

On the cover we feature the speedy and smart BRM Aero Bristell B23 Turbo—captured in flight over the southwestern Florida coast.

Inside the pages, we review the latest in home flight sim gaming, plus a head to head Air Compare of the Mooney M-series and the Grumman Tiger, and a plan for you to fly more light sport aircraft in 2023. Plus we give you all of the columns and proficiency articles you’ve come to expect from our deep bench of expert contributors—so make sure you’ve subscribed. You’ll also get a chance to win in our Ultimate FLYING Giveaway!

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A new issue of FLYING will soon be out in early March for subscribers before hitting newsstands and FBOs.

Our latest issue focuses on rotorcraft—specifically one workhorse of the aerial tour fleet, the Airbus AS350 B2. We tap into expert pilots for their view—and see how autopilot technology can greatly reduce workload in the highly dynamic rotorcraft environment. Plus, we take a look at a vintage Champ, and how to better assess what may look like “just a little rain shower…’’

In addition to this lineup, we will also have all of the columns and proficiency articles you’ve come to expect from our deep bench of expert contributors—so make sure you’ve subscribed. You’ll also get a chance to win in our Ultimate FLYING Giveaway!

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We’re off to a FLYING start on 2023—and as we speak, we’re putting the finishing touches on Issue 934, which drops in early February for subscribers before hitting newsstands and FBOs near you.

Gracing the cover we feature the spectacular new Daher Kodiak 900—and we would love to know what you think of our capture of this awesome turboprop over the colorful hills of western Maryland. 

Inside the pages, we take a look at options for your first headset, plus a throwdown between two classic utility haulers and a new destination to add to your list for 2023. Plus we give you all of the columns and proficiency articles you’ve come to expect from our deep bench of expert contributors—so make sure you’ve subscribed. You’ll also get a chance to win in our Ultimate FLYING Giveaway!

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We’re putting the finishing touches on the next issue of FLYING, as we return to a monthly print magazine—and we want to know what you think of our cover choices.

Our final issue for 2022 brings you an Epic installment of our We Fly series and a Bucket List flight to the Florida Keys. You’ll also find your favorite columns and technique articles to assist you in maintaining your proficiency over the colder months. 

Help us choose the cover of this holiday print edition of FLYING—complete with a gift guide for pilots inside. What’s your favorite shot of the E1000 GX?

Vote now—and see what comes to you in the mailbox when you subscribe.

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The fall flying season is here and if you need a little inspiration to put a new airplane in your hangar, our upcoming issue, 2022 Buyers Guide, is here to help. We preview new aircraft on the horizon, from jets to LSAs, plus offer tools to pilots who are ready to make the move to ownership. Plus we give you all of the columns and proficiency articles you’ve come to expect from FLYING.

We cover insurance, buying experimental aircraft, and making upgrades to the turboprops you may already own.

There’s more to come inside… but first we need to know which airplane moves your Hobbs meter. Vote now—and see what comes to you in the mailbox when you subscribe.

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If you’re like us, you’re already flying through the summer days, even though we just passed the solstice. And we’re busy putting the finishing touches on your next issue of FLYING, too—and it’s chock full of airplanes both new and classic, and the stories behind the pilots who fly them and the places we love to go.

And we want to hear from you—we had the opportunity to fly the new Daher TBM 960 first out of the gate this spring, and we go behind the scenes at the factory in France. And we take you along on the ferry flight of a lifetime.

There’s more to come inside… but we need to know, what’s your favorite cover featuring this phenomenally beautiful turboprop? Vote now—and see what comes to you in the mailbox when you subscribe.

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