Andrew Venuto submitted this photo and note: “This was during my preflight on the flight line. I couldn’t resist this beautiful picture next to my Piper Cherokee.”
The real reason pilots quit flight training
In his series of stories Jamail Larkins noted money, medical issues, and clashing personalities between student and CFI were the top three reasons people quit flight training. But a veteran CFI says that’s not the real reason people quit.
Electric aircraft manufacturer accelerates U.S. factory opening
The company’s first 10,000-square-foot hangar will be home to US assembly, delivery, and customer support for Aura Aero’s INTEGRAL two-seater trainer with aerobatic capabilities, which is already certified in Europe and under the FAA fast track process for US certification, company officials said.
600 and counting…
Daher Aircraft’s turboprop-powered TBM airplane family marked a milestone with the delivery of the 600th aircraft in the TBM 900 series to a U.S. businessman at the 2025 Paris Air Show.
ASA updates drone textbook
The third edition of the textbook is designed to prepare readers for the FAA Knowledge exam, as well as how drones fly, their components and systems, and the requirements to fly in the same airspace as crewed aircraft.
Skydiving plane vs. regional jet
Even my skydivers said they had not seen a plane that close from the air before. I would estimate their aircraft was about 300-600 feet below my aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Morning sunshine
Tim Walmsley submitted this photo and note: “Recently when flying down to Busselton, Washington, in my Eagle 150B for an airport open day I was greeted with a beautiful view of the sun peeking through the clouds.”
AOPA president’s tour lands in Bozeman
AOPA’s new president is touring the country, speaking to pilots about everything from Air Traffic Control to the transition to unleaded avgas.
30% gross weight increase STC for Super Cubs
The STC increases the certified gross weight of eligible PA-18 aircraft from 1,750 pounds to 2,300 pounds, offering more than a 30% boost in payload capacity.