Hot weather and higher density altitude can significantly change aircraft performance, even at lower-elevation airports like Hawthorne Airport in Los Angeles. Pilots may experience longer takeoff distances, reduced climb performance,...

The kids are back in class. The schedule finally has some room in it. Drop them off, drive to CalAir, and take a lesson of your own. CalAir Aviation runs...

It’s here! CalAir Aviation is excited to announce the arrival of our all-new 2026 Cirrus SR20 Carbon G7+, finished in a beautiful Maldives and Sterling color combo. The new aircraft...

Summer is a great time to fly, take trips, and log hours. Warmer weather also brings a few important considerations beyond your normal checklist. Before your next flight, take extra...

Our friends at Cirrus have launched a new experience for anyone interested in virtual flight and training. The all-new Let’s Go Fly! app creates an immersive Apple Vision Pro experience...

  Ever wonder what it’s like to take a demo flight at CalAir? We recently took a demo flight with Jonathan. Follow along as he walks us through what the...

Recently, a Beechcraft Super King Air made a real-world use of the Garmin Safe Return™ Emergency Autoland system at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport after experiencing a rapid loss of pressurization....

  What does it really feel like to train for an emergency before it ever happens? Take a passenger seat with Jonathan and experience what it’s like to train emergency...

While we anxiously await the spring 2026 deliveries of our two Cirrus SR Series G7s to CalAir, we’re excited to share what makes the new G7 Series special. The transition...

It’s that time of the year again, chilly weather and flying in colder climates. As we transition into cooler weather, it’s important to brush up on cold weather procedures and...

Foggy weather is here! We’ve had nice marine layer weather that makes for ideal IFR training. Now’s the time to practice in low visibility, get your hours in, and boost your...

Dear CalAir Team, We’ve all seen the headlines: “Air traffic control shortages add to U.S. flight delays” “Burbank Airport air traffic control tower goes unmanned for hours amid government shutdown”...