In perhaps a one-time-only visit, the huge Martin Mars water bomber from British Columbia made quite at splash at AirVenture 2016 by […]
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'Glider Bob' dies in motorglider accident
Robert B. “Glider Bob” Saunders, long known in the sailplane and motorglider community for his 13-year career as a U.S. […]
Will the U.S.’s New Drone Pilot Certification Accelerate Commercial Growth?
FAA testing and certification for small UAS remote pilot certificates begins in earnest this month, but does that mean the […]
Plane Impacts Other Aircraft, Hangar At Fullerton, CA Airport
Two Injured After Pilot Lost Control During Takeoff The pilot of a Siai Marchetti SF-260 lost control of the aircraft […]
Aerobatic Trainer Crashes Into Hangar During Takeoff
An aerobatic trainer with a pilot and passenger veered off the runway during takeoff in California Wednesday and crashed into […]
NTSB: Pilot Reported Mechanical Failures Before Crash
The Piper Navajo that crashed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this month, killing all six people aboard, had two fuel pump failures […]
Editorial: State, local rules needed on drone aircraft
In general, recreational users, which includes those flying model aircraft, do not need to obtain a license as long as […]
InterFlight Global’s Garcia To Speak At SpeedNews Conference
Oscar Garcia, chairman and CEO of InterFlight Global Corp., is scheduled to address the market potential and obstacles to supersonic […]
Aerosim offers scholarship for veterans
Aerosim Flight Academy in Orlando, Florida, is offering scholarships for qualified veterans who want to become professional pilots. Source: aopaAerosim offers […]
Parrot’s Disco Fixed-Wing Drone to Launch Next Month
After wowing the crowds at CES 2016, French manufacturer Parrot is finally ready to release its Disco drone. In case […]