The Best Aviation Blogs on the Internet [Op-Ed]

Pilots and enthusiasts alike can benefit from the resources and experiences of other professionals. Here is a list of ten fun, informative and award-winning aviation blogs. In no particular order:

1. The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) – This amazingly comprehensive blog provides webinars, newsletters, manuals, forums, lists of workshops and much more. The association was created in 1953 by a group of aviation enthusiasts who set out to build planes of all types. The tradition continues. [twitter: @EAAupdate]

2. The Cranky Flier – Created by airline consultant Brett Snyder, this blog offers a wide range of news articles regarding current airline events and first hand flying experiences. This blog was ranked Blog of the year in 2010 and Best Flight Blog in 2011. [twitter: @crankyflier]

3. My Flight Blog – Todd has been tracking his flight training and aviation experiences online since April 2004, when he received his Private Pilots License. Since then, his blog has become one of the go to sites to find flight training answers, get updated on the Chicago Air and Water Show, and get reviews of aviation tools, toys, and accessories.  [twitter: @MyFlightBlog]

4. Flight School List – Sporting the largest compendium of video blogs, this site aims to compile a comprehensive list of flight schools having begun as a basic directory.  [twitter: @aviationblogs]

5. NYC Aviation – Initially focused solely on plane spotting, this blog has expanded to include message boards, job listings, first-rate photography, crash maps, manufacturing information and more. [twitter: @NYCAviation]

6. SimpliFlying – An insightful industry-driven site, SimpliFlying provides cutting-edge business strategies and research for the industry professional with aims to revolutionize the field.  [twitter: @simpliflying]

7. Flight Blogger – The editor of this blog is no longer with the company, so they’ve frozen the comments section and won’t be adding any new content. The archived posts though are still a great resource! This blog provides in-depth analysis of every physical aspect of modern aircraft. The passion and precision of each model is discussed in depth, and expert knowledge of flight history is disseminated. Definitely a site for those with a firm knowledge base already established.  [twitter: @Flightglobal]

8. Ask a CFI – This ‘Ask a Flight Instructor’ blog was created by a flight instructor who wanted to have a centralized location for his students’ questions to be answered and available to all. Here you will find FAA handbooks, question archives and flight school research and evaluations. Perfect for the prospective and current student.  [twitter: @askacfi]

9. Flight International – Hailing itself as ‘The quirkier side of the aviation industry’, this site delivers informative and entertaining content about unique planes, pilots and aviation experiences. There is also a fun and interesting video blog.  [twitter: @Flightglobal]

10. Aviation Chatter – A fantastic place for private pilots, this site provides interviews, reviews of the latest tools and toys, advanced flying tips and ways to stay sharp. This site is beautiful and easy to navigate.  [twitter: @patflannigan]

11. Airplanista Aviation Blog – An advertising and graphic design business owner by day and self-proclaimed #Avgeek by night, Dan has been writing about aviation in his spare time since 2005. Originally, Dan produced a digital magazine, but later, swapped it out for a blog.  Posts range from his personal flight training experiences, to aircraft analysis’, and spot on opinion pieces. Dan’s even bringing together the online aviation community through in-person events at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh! This is a must subscribe to type of blog. You’ll thank me later.  [twitter: @Av8rdan]

Author Paul L.

Founder and CEO of Classic Flight Bag, Paul is an instrument rated pilot who combined his passion for aviation and mens apparel/accessories to create a handmade, leather weekender style flight bag for pilots.  He also enjoys writing about aviation, travel, business and lifestyle topics.