On Sept. 28, 2024, a Cirrus SR22 crashed at First Flight Airport (KFFA) near the Wright Brothers National Memorial in […]
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Dates for 2025 National Championship Air Races revealed
Dates for the 2025 National Championship Air Races (NCAR) will be Wednesday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 14 in the […]
Registration opens for Concorde’s Virtual IA renewals
Now in its fifth year, the Virtual IA Renewal Series features maintenance training seminars focused on three disciplines: Piston Engine […]
Plane bent when hits construction vehicles
The pilot did not ensure adequate clearance from construction vehicles during taxi. Source: general aviationPlane bent when hits construction vehicles
Picture of the Day: W99 from Above
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol glider operations in the West Virginia Wing offer gorgeous sights […]
The bottom line on airport finances
Some pilots share a misconception of airport finances. Comments run along the lines of “Why should I be charged for […]
Picture of the Day: UH60 fly-by
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “Used a slower shutter speed to pan and show the motion and speed […]
Questions from the Cockpit: Not your father’s electrical system
It is interesting how electrical systems have changed over the 100-plus years of flight, and especially in recent times. It’s […]
Picture of the Day: Air attack grounded
Robert Russell submitted this photo and note: “A pair of Canadair CL215T fire attack Air Tankers sit on the tarmac […]
Mother Nature always wins
There are remedies for virtually all the obstacles we are likely to encounter in flight and in life. The real […]