Light-Sport & General Aviation News
Picture of the Day: Teamwork
Joni M. Fisher submitted this photo and note: “Team 33, The Lady Aces, gives Richele Floyd a...
Read More With aircraft engines, there’s no such thing as a free lunch
I suspect the cause of all of this would be that when the higher compression ratio pistons were...
Read More Video: Two paralyzed pilots take flight
A new video on YouTube posted by Justin Falls depicts a recent flight with Johnny Ragland, a sport...
Read More Seaplanes make their debut in 2022 earthquake drill
The Thunder Run earthquake drill in the Pacific Northwest on June 18, 2022, featured a first: It...
Read More LSA expo veteran joins SUN ‘n FUN team
Jana Filip, well-known in the aviation community for her work with the U.S Sport Aviation Expo and...
Read More Student pilot and passenger seriously injured when plane crashes due to fuel exhaustion
The student pilot’s failure to ensure sufficient fuel onboard, which resulted in a total loss of...
Read More Picture of the Day: Happy Fourth of July
Mike Kincaid submitted this photo and note: “Flying the flag over Lake Coeur d’Alene...
Read More The kids outside the fence: Tango Thirty One Aero Clube
Started by a star of “Airplane Repo,” the Tango 31 Aero Clube in McKinney, Texas, is...
Read More Get two chances to win a Cessna
Flying Wings of Louisiana, a non-profit organization that provides transportation for cancer...
Read More 4W0 expected to open in July
Later than usual.
Read More Air Plains debuts instrument panel kit for 172XPs
The Advanced Instrument Panel Kit — the 172XPα — is targeted to Cessna 172 owners either planning...
Read More T6 almost hits Cessna 172
I looked back and to my left out a rearward window to see the T6 coming down on top of us.
Read More Pictures of the Day: The perfect wing
Bruce Barmakian submitted this photo and note: “Soaring pilots flew the skies around...
Read More Tips to avoid a brain stall while flying
A little bit of stress can sharpen our piloting skills. But too much and your brain can stall,...
Read More 28 new pilots certified to race at Reno
The 2022 Pylon Racing Seminar for the Reno Air Races saw 28 new pilots certified to race in...
Read More Electric Aircraft Symposium returns to Oshkosh
The Vertical Flight Society’s 16th annual Electric Aircraft Symposium (EAS), will be in...
Read More Hartzell prop STC’d for Diamond DA40
The 74-inch diameter three-blade ASCII carbon fiber prop is approved for DA40s with the Austro...
Read More Amphibious plane noses over when pilot forgets to retract landing gear
The pilot’s failure to ensure that the amphibious airplane’s wheels were retracted before...
Read More Pictures of the Day: My son’s first flight in a Cub
Matt Hofeldt submitted this photo and note: “My son, Jet, 4, riding in a Cub for the first...
Read More Not your granddad’s hot spot
In my granddad’s day, an airport hot spot was a bar or a diner close to the field where pilots,...
Read More Improve your piloting skills at the big show
Breakfast is included with each morning session and lunch with each afternoon session.
Read More A fly-in with a twist
A fly-in and yard sale will be held July 23, 2022, at Compass Aviation’s facility at KEHO to...
Read More Free drone training from Reno Air Races
The class is free for military veterans and their families, public safety officers, and high...
Read More Training flight ends in runway excursion
We were over the runway at about 15 feet AGL when the engine went quiet. The right wing dropped...
Read More Picture of the Day: Husky Fly-In
James Ayers submitted this photo and note: “Planes line up at the 2022 Husky Fly-In in...
Read More Fun and fellowship at the Gathering of Warbirds Reunion
The Gathering of Warbirds Reunion had a small town intimacy to it with friendly folks happy to...
Read More General aviation pilots drill in preparation for the big one
A drill to test general aviation’s preparedness to help in the aftermath of a devastating...
Read More Duncan Aviation’s Leo Sawatzki receives Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award
Leo Sawatzki spent 32 years of his 50-year career in aviation maintenance at Duncan...
Read More Dealers association offers business aviation scholarships
Applications must be received by Sept. 1, 2022, for the scholarships, which go to students looking...
Read More VFR into IMC leads to crash for student pilot
The student pilot’s decision to continue from visual flight into instrument meteorological...
Read More Picture of the Day: A Skybolt sunset
John Johnson submitted this photo and note: “A Skybolt at sunset at Brooks Field (KRMY) in...
Read More Young Aviators return to Triple Tree
After a two-year pandemic pause.
Read More Want to own your own airport?
Limington-Harmon Airport (63B) in Maine is for sale for $2.5 million.
Read More Oklahoma invests in its general aviation airports
The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission approved $184 million for improvements to 85 general aviation...
Read More Virga adds Android availability
All PIREPs submitted through Virga are synced to the national Aviation Weather Center database at...
Read More First flight in weight-shift-control aircraft goes awry for fixed-wing pilot
The pilot’s incorrect flight control input during the landing flare, which resulted in an...
Read More Picture of the Day: Cavalcade of Planes
Dragan Lazic submitted this photo and note: “The Cavalcade of Planes happened in...
Read More Creating a community around Airplanes & Coffee
Three Dallas-area pilots had a simple idea: Why not meet with all our friends at the airport once...
Read More Do you fly along the East Coast in the summer?
A free webinar slated for June 29, 2022, will offer tips and tricks on how to minimize exposure to...
Read More FBOs offer deals for pilots flying to Oshkosh
As general aviation ramps up for the big show, slated for July 25-31, 2022, GlobalAir.com has...
Read More MRO Insider merges with European company to offer global coverage
The two companies help aircraft owners find maintenance providers around the world. Officials note...
Read More Distracted pilot forgets to remove pitot tube cover
Upon takeoff roll, noticed airspeed indicator not showing airspeed.
Read More Picture of the Day: Lobster Lake
Larry LeRoy submitted this photo and note: “My 1968 Cessna 180 on Edo floats on Lobster Lake...
Read More Forecasting turbulence in the search for a smoother ride
Combining the automated reporting from the more than 1,000 aircraft, PIREPs, and radar...
Read More CAP cadets take charge at airshows
Across the United States, more than 23,000 young people participate in CAP’s cadet...
Read More Test your piloting skills at the Okie Derby Proficiency Rally
Pilots submit speed handicaps to the nearest nautical mile per hour and fuel estimates to the...
Read More STC approved for Hartzell prop for Mooneys
A Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) has been approved to replace McCauley propellers on Mooney...
Read More Student pilot hits plane on ramp during crowded fly-in
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a parked airplane while taxiing....
Read More Picture of the Day: Superb wings
Michelee Cabot submitted this photo and note: The best Mamabird made, my 1985 P-210R. Touched down...
Read More A little humility goes a long way
I have developed a habit over the years that I believe in with profound intensity. When challenged...
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Read More Beechcraft A36 Bonanza, N3083H: Accident occurred June 30, 2022 near Tweed/New Haven Airport (KHVN), New Haven County, Connecticut
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Bradley Aircraft experienced...
Read More Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Bo-105S, N160TH: Incident occurred June 30, 2022 at Spruce Creek Airport (7FL6), Daytona Beach, Volusia County, Florida
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando, Florida Rotorcraft on...
Read More Cessna Citation Sovereign 680, N685VM: Incidents occurred June 30, 2022 and May 09, 2022
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greater ChicagoJune 30,...
Read More Piper PA-22-135, N3200B: Incident occurred June 30, 2022 in Richmond, Michigan
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; East Michigan Aircraft...
Read More Cessna 172M Skyhawk, N20381: Incident occurred June 29, 2022 at Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (KARB), Washtenaw County, Michigan
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; East Michigan Aircraft was...
Read More Beech 58P Pressurized Baron, N199PB: Incident occurred June 30, 2022 at Clermont County Airport (I69), Batavia, Ohio
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Cincinnati, Ohio Aircraft on...
Read More Bell 206L-4 LongRanger IV, N378JC: Accident occurred June 30, 2022 in Idabel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Oklahoma City,...
Read More Bell 206B JetRanger II, N515TV: Accident occurred June 18, 2022 at Lexington County Airport (6J0), Pelion, South Carolina
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Columbia, South...
Read More American Champion 8KCAB, N721SD: Incident occurred June 30, 2022 in Knoxville, Tennessee
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Nashville, Tennessee Aircraft...
Read More Robinson R22 Beta II, N743DP: Accident occurred June 17, 2022 at Yoakum Municipal Airport (T85), Texas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas Rotorcraft...
Read More Piper PA-20-135 Pacer, N1231C: Fatal accident occurred June 27, 2022 in Challis, Custer County, Idaho
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boise, Idaho Aircraft crashed...
Read More Beech A36 Bonanza, N44ZM: Incident occurred June 29, 2022 at Perryville Regional Airport (KPCD), Perry County, Missouri
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; St. Louis, Missouri Aircraft...
Read More Piper PA-32RT-300 Lance II, N4321M: Incident occurred June 29, 2022 at Pilots Ridge Airport (03NC), Carolina Beach, New Hanover County, North Carolina
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greensboro, North...
Read More Van’s RV-7A, N358MG: Incident occurred June 29, 2022 at Weltzien Skypark Airport (15G), Wadsworth, Medina County, Ohio
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Cleveland, Ohio Aircraft on...
Read More Van’s RV-6A, N18390: Incident occurred June 19, 2022 at Paradise Air Haven Airport (39OK), Goldsby, McClain County, Oklahoma
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma...
Read More AMS-Flight Carat A, N30PF: Incident occurred June 29, 2022 at Morrisville-Stowe State Airport (KMVL), Lamoille County, Vermont
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Portland, Maine Motorglider...
Read More Cessna 208 Caravan I, N265KP: Accident occurred June 26, 2022 at Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (PAEL), Alaska
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Juneau, Alaska Aircraft lost...
Read More de Havilland Canada U-6A Beaver, N600NL: Accident occurred June 26, 2022 in Kokhanok, Alaska
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska Aircraft...
Read More Champion 7GCBC, N3085G: Accident occurred June 24, 2022 in Chickaloon, Alaska
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fairbanks, Alaska Aircraft...
Read More Piper PA-14 Family Cruiser, N1423P: Accident occurred June 24, 2022; Incident occurred July 05, 2019; Accident occurred May 19, 2018
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards International Field Office; Los AngelesJune 24,...
Read More Cub Crafters CC11 Carbon Cub, N594SR: Accident occurred June 26, 2022 at Gillespie Field Airport (KSEE), El Cajon, San Diego County, California
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Diego, CaliforniaAircraft...
Read More Bell 206B JetRanger II, N915B: Accident occurred June 24, 2022 in Atwater, Merced County, California
National Transportation Safety Board accident number: WPR22LA236Federal Aviation Administration /...
Read More Cessna 680A Citation Latitude, N601QS: Incident occurred June 27, 2022 at Zamperini Field Airport (KTOA), Torrance, California
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Long Beach, FloridaAircraft...
Read More Beech V35 Bonanza, N274S: Incident occurred June 24, 2022 at Venice Municipal Airport (KVNC), Sarasota County, Florida
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Tampa, Florida Aircraft landed...
Read More Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, N14FC: Incident occurred June 26, 2022 in Warm Springs, Meriwether County, Georgia
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Atlanta, Georgia Aircraft...
Read More Stoddard-Hamilton Glasair II FT, N350CP: Accident occurred June 24, 2022 near Bult Field Airport (C56), Will County, Illinois
National Transportation Safety Board accident number: CEN22LA289Federal Aviation Administration /...
Read More Air Tractor AT-301, N4440S: Incident occurred June 24, 2022 in Sharon Springs, Wallace County, Kansas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Wichita, Kansas Aircraft...
Read More Bucker Bu.133C Jungmeister, N1940H: Accident occurred June 24, 2022 in Hartford, Ohio County, Kentucky
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Louisville, Kentucky Aircraft...
Read More Van’s RV-6A, N624XP: Incident occurred June 24, 2022 at Baldwin Municipal Airport (7D3), Lake County, Michigan
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Grand Rapids, MichiganAircraft...
Read More Cessna 172P Skyhawk, N97789: Incident occurred June 26, 2022 at Cleveland Municipal Airport (KRNV), Bolivar County, Mississippi
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Jackson, Mississippi Aircraft...
Read More Beech S35 Bonanza, N897TM: Incident occurred June 25, 2022 at Kirksville Regional Airport (KIRK), Adair County, Missouri
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Kansas City, MissouriAircraft...
Read More Aeronca 7AC, N2982E: Incident occurred June 26, 2022 in Hamilton, Ravalli County, Montana
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Helena, Montana Aircraft...
Read More Boeing 737-700, N29717: Incident occurred June 25, 2022 at Newark Liberty International Airport (KEWR), New Jersey
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Teterboro, New Jersey Aircraft...
Read More Mooney M-20E, N7879V: Incident occurred June 25, 2022 at Grant County Airport (KSVC), Silver City, New Mexico
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New...
Read More Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N4869G: Incident occurred June 24, 2022 at Ohio State University Airport (KOSU), Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Columbus, Ohio Aircraft landed...
Read More Skystar Kitfox Series 5 Vixen, N955F: Incident occurred June 25, 2022 in Montezuma, Gray County, Kansas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Wichita, Kansas Aircraft...
Read More Luscombe 8, N1476K: Incident occurred June 25, 2022 at Reigle Field Airport Airport (58N), Palmyra, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania...
Read More Piper PA-24-250 Comanche, N7883P: Incident occurred June 25, 2022 at Block Island State Airport (KBID), Washington County, Rhode Island
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boston, Massachusetts Aircraft...
Read More RotorWay Exec 162F, N8806S: Incident occurred June 25, 2022 in Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boston,...
Read More Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules, N403LC: Incident occurred June 25, 2022 at Yakataga Airport (0AA1), Alaska
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Juneau, Alaska Aircraft...
Read More Cessna 120, N2056V: Accident occurred June 28, 2022 at San Carlos Airport (KSQL), San Mateo County, California
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Jose, California Aircraft...
Read More Beech A36 Bonanza, N401AE: Incident occurred June 28, 2022 at Monroe Regional Airport (KMLU), Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Baton Rouge, Louisiana...
Read More Cessna 172G Skyhawk, N2975U: Incident occurred June 17, 2022 at Flying G Ranch Airport (08TS), Bynum, Hill County, Texas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; North Texas Aircraft aborted...
Read More Beechcraft V35B Bonanza, N444PM: Fatal accident June 28, 2022 at Pearson Field (KVUO), Vancouver, Clark County, Washington
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Portland, Oregon Aircraft...
Read More Bell UH-1B Iroquois, N9970F: Fatal accident occurred June 26, 2022 near Clear Airport (PACL), Alaska
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fairbanks, Alaska Rotorcraft...
Read More Mooney M20J 201, N4267H: Fatal accident occurred June 25, 2022 near Kerrville Municipal Airport (KERV), Kerr County, Texas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas Aircraft...
Read More Robinson R44 Raven II, N4124D: Fatal accident occurred June 26, 2022 in Nolan County, Texas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lubbock, Texas Rotorcraft...
Read More Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage, N46SE: Incident occurred June 25, 2022 in Rhome, Wise County, Texas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; North Texas Aircraft crashed...
Read More Bell 407, N404PH: Incident occurred June 24, 2022 in Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas Rotorcraft...
Read More Van’s RV-6A, N755DB: Incident occurred June 24, 2022 at Gillespie County Airport (T82), Fredericksburg, Texas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; San Antonio, Texas Aircraft...
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