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app2drive returns to airports - a new start for an important mobility component of general aviation

The car sharing provider app2drive has resumed operations after a temporary interruption and is once again available to pilots at numerous airports. The restart was made possible by a change of ownership. There are hardly any changes for users: accounts, app and usage model remain the same. The relaunch is particularly important for general aviation, as app2drive closes a key gap in ground mobility and is specifically tailored to the needs of VFR pilots.
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5 January 2026

Wintertime is inversion time: Why temperature inversions are so relevant for flying in the cold season

When general aviation talks about weather-related restrictions, the focus is usually on thunderstorms, turbulence or icing. One phenomenon is often underestimated: inversions. Especially in the winter months, it combines several meteorological effects that can have a significant impact on both VFR and IFR flights. Inversions influence visibility, performance, turbulence behaviour and icing risks and are therefore one of the key aspects of careful flight planning in the cold season.
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23 December 2025

Autonomous emergency landing in practice: Garmin's Autoland system used in a real emergency for the first time

For the first time, an aircraft has made an emergency landing independently in real flight operations after the pilot became incapacitated. A Beechcraft King Air 200 touched down safely at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Colorado on 20 December - fully controlled by Garmin's Autoland system. The incident marks a milestone for safety in general aviation and at the same time raises questions about the trigger mechanisms and the future use of autonomous systems.
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23 December 2025

Safely through the cold season: practical knowledge for winter flights in general aviation

Winter flights present private pilots with special challenges. Icy conditions, short days, cold engines and slippery operating surfaces increase the demands on flight preparation, technical understanding and flying discipline. At the same time, winter rewards you with clear air, impressive landscapes and often exceptionally good performance values. This article summarises tried and tested practical tips for flying in the cold season, classifies meteorological and technical risks and shows how winter flights can be carried out safely and responsibly.
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7 December 2025

ForeFlight expands digital flight logbook: EASA-compliant use now possible

Digital tools are playing an increasingly important role in general aviation - from flight planning and weather briefings to the documentation of flight times. With a recent update, ForeFlight has specifically adapted its integrated flight logbook to European requirements. Pilots can now record and analyse their flights using EASA-compliant data fields. This makes the digital flight logbook not only more convenient, but also legally compliant for licence and authorisation certificates in accordance with European aviation law.
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9 December 2025

End of an era: Textron Aviation ends production of Beechcraft Bonanza and Baron

The decision to discontinue production of the Beechcraft Bonanza and Baron marks the end of one of the most important chapters in general aviation. Hardly any other aircraft model stands for continuity, engineering skill and private touring aviation as much as the Bonanza, which has been produced almost without interruption since 1947. The twin-engine Baron also characterised the image of high-performance piston aircraft for decades. Textron Aviation is now strategically focussing on new models and technologies, in particular the
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7 December 2025

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NFL 2025-1-3735 - New HX regulations for airspaces C, D and TMZ: Uniform framework for several regions from March 2026

With effect from 19 March 2026, new, nationally coordinated regulations for locally defined HX airspaces of classes C, D (outside of control zones) and for transponder mandatory zones will come into force. For the first time, Deutsche Flugsicherung is summarising these regulations in a standardised announcement, replacing the previous regulations from 2025. Several busy regions in Germany are affected, including Leipzig, Berlin, Dresden, Hanover, Erfurt, Hamburg and Friedrichshafen. For general aviation, this results in binding requirements for airspace use, information procurement and behaviour in the event of short-term activations.

NFL 2025-1-3734 - New flight restriction zone ED-R Lindenberg in Bremen airspace

From January 2026, a further area with flight restrictions will be established in the Bremen flight information region. The ED-R Lindenberg serves to safeguard a research project and is valid until the end of 2027. The restrictions apply to all manned and unmanned aircraft, with the vertical extent varying depending on the time. For general aviation, the area must be permanently taken into account when preparing flights.

NFL 2025-1-3732 - New flight restriction zone ED-R Peenemünde in Bremen airspace

A further area with flight restrictions will be established in the Bremen flight information region from January 2026. The ED-R Peenemünde serves to safeguard a research project and will apply for a period of almost three years. The restrictions affect all manned and unmanned aircraft and are active on a daily basis for a limited period of time. For general aviation, the measure has a significant impact on flight planning in the north-eastern coastal region.

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I only started flying at the age of 40 - which was actually far too late!
After my LAPL training on the trusty Cessna 172, I completed my PPL, my instrument rating and finally my CPL almost seamlessly. Whether Mooney, Cessna or a TB20, flying has cast a spell over me! So much so that I recently became the proud co-owner of a Cessna P210, which also has room for my entire family, including my three children. Who knows, maybe my enthusiasm will rub off on them!

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Originally dreaming of becoming a pilot, I ended up becoming an engineer.
Fortunately, I started my LAPL training at the end of my studies, which was immediately followed by my PPL including night flying.
Naturally, I am also interested in all aircraft technology and avionics and am delighted to be a member of Germany's oldest flying club - the Luftfahrtverein Essen e.V.!

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