Paul Spanbauer submitted these photos and a note: “EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, which officially starts July 20, is just across the runway, but tough to see through the Canadian wildfire smoke.”
Questions From The Cockpit: How Do Rotary Engines Work?
Amanda, a private pilot in Minnesota, writes: I was reading about the early aviation engines, and with the rotary engine, the entire engine spun. How on earth did that work with getting spark to the cylinders? Obviously cables were out…
Head-Up Display Glasses for General Aviation Debut
Three aviation companies have partnered to introduce APEX HUD, connected head-up display glasses for general aviation pilots. Integrating EyeLights hardware with Adventure Pilot’s iFly EFB and AURA AERO expertise, this new technology enhances flight safety and situational awareness.
SkyPlay: Bridging The Gap Between Portable And Panel Avionics
uAvionix and ForeFlight have teamed up to introduce SkyPlay, which brings the familiar ForeFlight experience directly to your aircraft’s panel.
Lightspeed Aviation and Rotax Unveil Custom Audio Profile
Lightspeed Aviation and BRP-Rotax have partnered to introduce a custom audio and Active Noise Reduction (ANR) profile exclusively for the Lightspeed Delta Zulu headset.
Alternator Belt Failure Leads To Gear-Up Landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to use the emergency landing gear extension system, resulting in a gear-up landing. Contributing to the accident was an alternator belt failure.
Picture of the Day: Wings and Sky
Philip Osterhus submitted this photo and note: “I had just finished flying the Cub on a beautiful day and was preparing to wrap the red and white rope around my waist and pull the Cub backwards into its covered spot at Bradford Field (NC05) in Huntersville, North Carolina, when the splendor of the moment caused me to stop and capture the beauty and simplicity of wings and sky.”
Tailwheel Legends
Tailwheel legends are those aviators who take the time to pass down their wisdom to the next generation one airplane, one lesson, and one conversation at a time.
FAA Approves More Aircraft For 100R Unleaded Avgas
The FAA has expanded the Approved Model List for Swift Fuels’ 100R unleaded avgas, adding more than 1,200 piston engine and 1,600 airframe models.