Light-Sport & General Aviation News
Picture of the Day: Instructing in the age of Rona
Neita Montague submitted this photo and note: “Neita Montague before closing the canopy in...
Read More What’s it worth to ya?
I have never met anyone, ever, who believed their life was better before they learned to...
Read More DC-3 Society launches
Over the years, D-Day Squadron officials say they witnessed a plethora of young people whose minds...
Read More TBMs joins Millennium Club
Daher’s TBM very fast turboprop aircraft family has joined the millennium club with the...
Read More Tail Slide now available in Canada
The validation allows the Tail Slide to be immediately installed on every Canada-registered Cessna...
Read More Pilot selects empty fuel tank for takeoff
Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of an empty fuel tank for takeoff, which resulted in...
Read More Picture of the Day: Home Sweet Home
Gerald Griggs submitted this photo and note: “At home in the neighborhood of Blakesburg,...
Read More Why is the cockpit called the cockpit?
There are three competing theories to explain the use of the word “cockpit” as the...
Read More Operation Thank You Relay in the Sky set to take off
The relay will take off Sept. 24 from San Diego International Airport, flying to 98 cities across...
Read More Young Eagles workshops introduced
The workshops are geared toward introducing kids to the basic elements of airplanes and...
Read More New propeller certified for Dakota
The new prop increases climb performance by 5%.
Read More Pilot loses control when his seat slides back during takeoff
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to properly secure his seat before initiating the...
Read More Picture of the Day: Beautiful morning flight
Dirk Forbush submitted this photo and note: “This is a picture of the sun just coming up as...
Read More A better way to change oil
Oil pans and drain plugs are often “perfectly” located so that it is almost impossible...
Read More Searching my past while flying over Moosehead Lake
I don’t really need a reason to go looking for a general aviation flight when I am on...
Read More Merlin Lite makes its debut
“Merlin Lite has real aircraft features and appeal: Seven windows, a cockpit door, decent...
Read More New children’s book tells tale of record-setting pilot
Fly, Girl, Fly! tells the story of Shaesta Waiz, the youngest woman and first Afghan-American to...
Read More Flight to hunt sheep ends fatally
Probable cause: An impact with terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the...
Read More Picture of the Day: My, how big your wings are!
Arnie Valencia submitted this photo and note: “Spotted this Antonov A2 visiting Redlands...
Read More Seeing is believing
Maybe it’s time to see how our passion for flight could improve our...
Read More CAF Wings Over Houston Airshow drive in only
Tickets for drive-in spots must be purchased before the...
Read More New owner for Seattle Avionics
Seattle Avionics founders, who will join AFV Partners, will continue to enhance the...
Read More Perfect Liquid Probe measures fuel level with ultrasonic technology
Other than two small holes in the top of the tank, no probes, rods, floats, or wires enter the...
Read More SR22’s muffler separates in flight
Probable cause: Maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the muffler attachment...
Read More Picture of the Day: Post flight
Dale Weir submitted this photo and note: “Time to pour a beverage of your choice and wipe...
Read More WINGS: Pin it on the pilot
You can still earn WINGS pins, thanks to Avemco.
Read More Zenith Homecoming 2020 is a go
This year’s event will look a bit different with changes due to the...
Read More FAA introduces aircraft pilot workforce development program
Grants from $25,000 to $500,000 will be awarded to programs that train high school students to be...
Read More Universal Avionics launches UA Academy
Courses are designed for pilots, technicians, installers, and others flying and managing aircraft...
Read More Pilot on wrong frequency hits another plane while landing
Probable cause: The inability of the pilot of the Piper and the student pilot and flight...
Read More Picture of the Day: Better safe than sorry
Erik Levin submitted this photo and note: “Seeing three single-cell airmass thunderstorms,...
Read More No Bueno translates to No Go
The word “probably” should not figure into your flight planning. It’s possible...
Read More Pandemic tanks aircraft sales in first half of 2020
“It should come as no surprise to anyone that the COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted the...
Read More Get your Reno fix this weekend
While there’s no races this year, you can revisit some of Reno’s top moments from the...
Read More Port Townsend Aero Museum re-opens
“Covid-safe protocols are in place and masks are...
Read More Plane hits two cars during forced landing
Probable cause: Fatigue failure of the No. 1 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in the loss of...
Read More Picture of the Day: An Alaskan sunset
Pete VanDeHei submitted this photo and note: “Sunset picture I took of my 1954 Cessna 170B...
Read More Celera 500L claimed performance almost as impressive as online comments are negative
I’ve never been objective when it comes to aviation. I’m a full throated...
Read More RAF funds four-legged project at wilderness airstrip
A team of mules was trailed in to plow and grade a 2,500-foot parallel turf runway that had fallen...
Read More Aviat Husky first prize in museum raffle
Proceeds from the raffle will be used to promote aviation awareness to...
Read More New sensor measures presence of fluid in tank
Designed to mount on the outside of a tank, and using ultrasonic technology, it will give a solid...
Read More Forced landing follows accumulation of carb ice before takeoff
Probable cause: The accumulation of carburetor ice before takeoff, which resulted in...
Read More Picture of the Day: All that sparkles
Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a note: “The Ryan flies at Antique Airfield in...
Read More The Biggest Little Virtual Air Show
The show was for RC planes and all too short, but it felt good to be back on the side of a runway...
Read More Appreciate the history of flight at Miller’s Field
When my wife and I left our summer cottage in Maine to go in search of Miller’s Field, we...
Read More LiveAirshowTV to broadcast 2020 NAS Oceana Air Show
The Sept.19 broadcast will broadcast will feature live flight demonstrations by a variety of...
Read More Historic aircraft to fill the skies over Washington D.C.
The Commemorative Air Force will send 18 warbirds to Washington, DC., for the...
Read More Total loss of engine power leads to forced landing
Probable cause: The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on...
Read More Picture of the Day: A better way to store planes
Lynn Coriell submitted this photo and note: “I recently installed this lift (the first of...
Read More One Pilot’s View: Crosswind landings
In my book, all landings are crosswind landings, it’s just a matter of...
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Seaplanemagazine.com For Sale By Owner Status Update by Jason J. Baker — A multitude of...
Read More Pilatus PC-12-47E , N1220A: Incident occurred September 21, 2020 in Lake County, Oregon
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Portland, Oregon Aircraft on...
Read More Forney F-1 Aircoupe, N3000G: Accident occurred September 20, 2020 at Richmond Airport (08R), West Kingston, Rhode Island
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boston, Massachusetts Aircraft...
Read More Boeing E75 Stearman Kaydet, N1524M: Accident occurred September 21, 2020 in Honea Path, Anderson County, South Carolina
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Columbia, South Carolina...
Read More Van’s RV-8, N800PB: Fatal accident occurred September 21, 2020 Hilliard, Nassau County, Florida
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando, Florida Aircraft...
Read More Canadian Home Rotors Safari, N60WD: Fatal accident occurred September 19, 2020 in Red Bud, Randolph County, Illinois
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Springfield, Illinois...
Read More Lower Milford Township, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
LOWER MILFORD TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania — It’s certainly no bird nor plane, but you might...
Read More Piper PA-46-310P Malibu JetPROP DLX, N236KM: Fatal accident occurred September 20, 2020 in Hilltop Lakes, Leon County, Texas
Those who may have information that might be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board...
Read More Loss of Engine Power (Total): Lancair IV-P, N420M; fatal accident occurred August 03, 2017 near McClellan Airfield (KMCC), Sacramento County, California
Dr. Marshall MichaelianThe National Transportation Safety Board traveled to the scene of this...
Read More Fatal accident occurred September 20, 2020 near Glenndale Airport (8I3), Howard County, Indiana
Those who may have information that might be relevant to the National Transportation Safety Board...
Read More Piper PA-31-350 Chieftain, N257SH: Incident occurred September 19, 2020 at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), Broward County, Florida
S R Aviation Inc https://registry.faa.gov/N257SHFORT LAUDERDALE, Florida (WSVN) – A plane...
Read More Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP, N482ER: Incident occurred September 09, 2020 in Palm Coast, Flagler County, Florida
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Orlando, Florida Aircraft...
Read More Zenair CH 750 STOL, N4744M: Incident occurred September 16, 2020 in Montgomery City, Missouri
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; St. Louis, Missouri Aircraft...
Read More Piper PA-44-180 Seminole, N844ME: Incident occurred September 16, 2020 at Millington-Memphis Airport (KNQA), Shelby County, Tennessee
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Memphis, Tennessee Aircraft...
Read More Piper PA-46-350P Malibu Mirage, N972DD: Accident occurred September 16, 2020 at Cherokee County Airport (KJSO), Jacksonville, Texas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; North Texas Aircraft while...
Read More Piper PA-28-180, N9351J: Incidents occurred September 16, 2020 and March 07, 2018
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lubbock, Texas September 16,...
Read More Van’s RV-9A, N94KJ: Fatal accident occurred September 19, 2020 at Ottawa Executive Airport (Z98), Zeeland, Ottawa County, Michigan
Dale Deweese Joyce Deweese"Flew along the shore between Holland and Benton Harbor. Chicago...
Read More Cessna R182 Skylane RG, N756AU: Incidents occurred September 16, 2020 and November 26, 2017
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; North Texas September 16,...
Read More Cessna 182D Skylane, N9058X: Incident occurred September 13, 2020 at Milford Municipal Airport (KMLF), Beaver County, Utah
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Salt Lake City, Utah Aircraft...
Read More Hawker Beechcraft 400A Beechjet, N410LG: Incident occurred September 16, 2020 at Dulles International Airport (KIAD), Chantilly, Virginia
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Washington, District of...
Read More Maule MXT-7-160 Super Rocket, N79HS: Incident occurred September 17, 2020 at Dexter B. Florence Memorial Field (KADF), Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas Aircraft...
Read More Sonex, N25198: Incident occurred September 17, 2020 in Peyton, El Paso County, Colorado
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Denver, Colorado Aircraft made...
Read More Piper PA-28-140, N56870: Incident occurred September 17, 2020 at Page Field Airport (KFMY), Fort Myers, Florida
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Tampa, Florida Aircraft landed...
Read More Cessna 177RG Cardinal RG, N2699V: Accident occurred September 17, 2020 near Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK), Cook County, Illinois
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greater Chicago Aircraft crash...
Read More Cessna 172R Skyhawk, N991CP: Incident occurred September 17, 2020 at Lee Airport (KANP), Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Baltimore, Maryland Aircraft...
Read More Hawker 800XP, N897A: Incident occurred September 18, 2020 at Wilmington International Airport (KILM), New Hanover County, North Carolina
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greensboro, North Carolina...
Read More Stinson 108-2 Voyager, N336C: Incident occurred September 17, 2020 in Tuscarora, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania...
Read More Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee D, N433FL: Incident occurred September 17, 2020 near Huntsville Municipal Airport (KUTS), Walker County, Texas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Houston, Texas Aircraft lost...
Read More Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer, N8875C: Accident occurred September 14, 2020 near Homer Airport (PAHO), Alaska
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska Aircraft...
Read More Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, N7669Y: Accident occurred September 12, 2020 at Homer Airport (PAHO), Alaska
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska Aircraft...
Read More Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, N416RK: Accident occurred September 12, 2020 at McCarthy Airport (PAMX), Alaska
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Anchorage, Alaska Aircraft on...
Read More Cessna 170B, N3068A: Incident occurred September 13, 2020 in Kiana, Alaska
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Fairbanks, Alaska Aircraft...
Read More Beechcraft 95-C55 Baron, N55ZZ: Incident occurred September 13, 2020 at Sedona Airport (KSEZ), Yavapai County, Arizona
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Scottsdale, Arizona Aircraft...
Read More Piper PA-28-180, N9467J: Incident occurred September 13, 2020 at Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ), Mesa, Arizona
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Scottsdale, Arizona Aircraft...
Read More American Champion 8KCAB Decathlon, N81BH: Incident occurred September 11, 2020 in Ozark, Franklin County, Arkansas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Little Rock, Arkansas Aircraft...
Read More Van’s RV-9A, N4889R: Fatal accident occurred September 13, 2020 off Taylor County coast, Florida
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Tampa, Florida Aircraft...
Read More Cub Crafters CC11-160 Carbon Cub, N682CC: Accident occurred September 11, 2020 at Big Creek Airport (U60),Valley County, Idaho
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boise, Idaho Aircraft ground...
Read More Cessna 172P Skyhawk, N52700: Incident occurred September 13, 2020 in Stanley, Custer County, Idaho
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boise, IdahoAircraft crashed...
Read More Eurocopter EC120B , N453F: Incident occurred September 12, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Baltimore, Maryland Rotorcraft...
Read More Piper PA-28-181 Archer III, N635KC: Incident occurred September 13, 2020 at Jefferson City Memorial Airport (KJEF), Callaway County, Missouri
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Kansas City, Missouri Aircraft...
Read More Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, N7602Y: Accident occurred September 12, 2020 near Billings Logan International Airport (KBIL), Yellowstone County, Montana
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Helena, Montana Aircraft...
Read More Mooney M20A, N6053X: Incident occurred September 11, 2020 at Cavern City Air Terminal (KCNM), Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Lubbock, Texas Aircraft gear...
Read More Cessna 210G Centurion, N5872F: Incidents occurred September 13, 2020 and February 03, 2017
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New...
Read More Aero Vodochody L-39: Incident occurred September 11, 2020 at Santa Fe Municipal Airport (KSAF), New Mexico
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Albuquerque, New Mexico...
Read More Brunner-Winkle Bird CK, N933V: Incident occurred September 11, 2020 at Enterprise Municipal Airport (8S4), Wallowa County, Oregon
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boise Aircraft lost control on...
Read More Cessna 525C CitationJet CJ4, N918LF: Incident occurred September 09, 2020 at Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (KDLS), The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Portland, Oregon Aircraft...
Read More Diamond DA-20C-1 Eclipse, N802CT: Incident occurred September 11, 2020 at Fillmore Municipal Airport (KFOM), Millard County, Utah
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Salt Lake City, Utah Aircraft...
Read More Beechcraft C90 King Air, N695DA: Incident occurred September 13, 2020 at Beloit Airport (44C), Rock County, Wisconsin
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Milwaukee, Wisconsin Aircraft...
Read More Cessna 172N Skyhawk, N7562F: Accident occurred September 13, 2020 at Pearland Regional Airport (KLVJ), Brazoria County, Texas
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Houston, Texas Green Airports...
Read More Ryan Navion B, N37C: Fatal accident occurred September 11, 2020 near Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), Los Angeles County, California
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Van Nuys, California Aircraft...
Read More Mooney M20C Ranger, N672TP: Incident occurred September 12, 2020 at Riverton Regional Airport (KRIW), Fremont County, Wyoming
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boise, Idaho Aircraft gear...
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