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Catalina Airport: California’s Island Getaway
As someone who has flown to Catalina Airport more times than I can count, I learned everything there is to know about…
Oct 30, 2025 · 4 min readJason Michael
Jason Michael reports on aircraft programs, aviation technology, certification, and industry developments for Aircraft Insider. His reporting uses manufacturer documents, regulator records, government releases, and other primary sources, with projections and company claims identified as such.
How to Plan a Cross-Country Flight in ForeFlight
Oct 30 · 6 min read
Cessna 210 Centurion: The Retractable Workhorse
Oct 30 · 5 min readMore from Jason Michael
Smiley Creek: Idaho’s Remote Backcountry Strip
Smiley Creek Airport sits alongside Highway 75 in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Recreation Area, serving as a gateway to…
Oct 29, 2025 · 4 min read
Aircraft Prebuy Inspection: What Mechanics Check
Look, buying an airplane without a prebuy inspection is like proposing on a first date. Sure, it might…
Oct 29, 2025 · 9 min read
VFR vs IFR: Visual and Instrument Flight Rules Explained
VFR versus IFR has gotten complicated with all the misconceptions and partial information flying around. As someone who…
Oct 29, 2025 · 4 min read
What Causes Carburetor Ice and How to Prevent It
Carburetor ice can form even on warm summer days, silently robbing engine power and potentially causing engine failure.…
Oct 29, 2025 · 5 min read
Aviation Weather: METAR and TAF Reading
Look, I get it – METARs and TAFs look like someone smashed their keyboard. But here’s the thing:…
Oct 29, 2025 · 10 min read
King Air 350 vs PC-12: Twin Turboprop Showdown
As someone who has spent countless hours comparing aircraft specs for clients trying to make exactly this decision,…
Oct 29, 2025 · 6 min read
Friedman Memorial: Aspen’s High-Altitude Challenge
Friedman Memorial Airport in Aspen, Colorado, challenged pilots for decades before its replacement by Aspen/Pitkin County Airport in…
Oct 28, 2025 · 4 min read
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