“Without a dependable source of avgas, many Alaskans would lose their only access to numerous critical services, including medical care, […]
Author: General Aviation News Staff
New certification for avionics technicians unveiled
The CAET is a knowledge-based certification for entry-level technicians and requires passing a written exam that must be taken online […]
Hartzell’s PowerUP magnetos receive PMA
The magnetos are FAA approved for use on Lycoming and Continental engines, including applications for Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters, […]
Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Source: general aviationFuel exhaustion leads to forced […]
Picture of the Day: Bedded down for the night
Karl Kruger submitted this photo and note: “On my way from Helena, Montana, to Jamestown, Tennessee, in my RV-7A, I […]
Picture of the Day: Surreal mountains
Scott Crosby sent in this photo with a note: “The photo was taken from my 1978 Cessna 182Q, on a […]
Picture of the Day: The reward of flying
Bill Gansemer submitted this photo and note: “The reward of flying — a transcendent experience of the magic of a […]
Picture of the Day: Early Spring
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Enjoying California’s High Sierra lakes in early spring 2025.” Source: general aviationPicture of […]
Picture of the Day: Mt. St. Helens
Jim Stack submitted this photo and note: “For 26 years we flew from Arlington Municipal Airport (KAWO) in Washington to […]
The ultimate tie-down test: Which knot will keep your airplane secure?
Starting an impassioned conversation among a group of pilots isn’t too difficult. Just ask about a known controversial topic, toss […]