Alex White submitted this photo and note: “Back on floats for the season and ready to enjoy another year of open-door flying. A 1942 NE-1/J-3 Cub arriving back home from Surfside Seaplane Base in Lino Lakes, Minnesota.”
Listening to Radio Calls Helps Drones Better Predict Where Human Pilots are Flying
Researchers at Georgia Tech are developing new ways for autonomous aircraft to safely navigate non-towered airports. By interpreting human pilot radio transmissions using advanced language models, drones can accurately predict flight paths and avoid collisions in shared general aviation airspace.
Good Neighbor Day Returns to KPDK in 2026
Following a one-year hiatus, the Good Neighbor Day Air Show returns to DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in September 2026. This expanded full-day celebration will feature an air show, including a night air show, and a new STEM Expo.
JetGlow Aviation Takes Off at KOSH
The Oshkosh company has introducesd specialized aircraft appearance and preservation services for general aviation aircraft owners.
Go-Around in Turbulent Conditions Goes Awry
Probable Cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low approach and subsequent go-around in turbulent wind conditions.
Picture of the Day: Cool Mist On A Hot Day
Karyn King submitted this photo and note: “We took to the skies early in the day in our Nanchang CJ to beat the heat and were fortunate to catch this fountain spraying more than 100 feet in the sky in the park below in Fountain Hills, Arizona.”
Reno Jet Racer Donated to National Air and Space Museum
The renowned “American Spirit” Reno jet racer has officially joined the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum collection. After achieving decades of record-breaking success, this highly modified Aero L-39C Albatros will soon be on public display.
Former NTSB Chairman Selected For Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association has selected former NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt as the 2026 recipient of the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for his more than four decades of service advancing aviation safety.
Sporty’s Introduces New Kneeboards
Sporty’s has launched a new line of Flight Gear kneeboards designed to keep pilots organized in the cockpit.