McFarlane Aviation is now partnering with Hutch Aviation to offer its line of Cessna forward doorpost reinforcement service kits.
Accident Chain Starts With Quartering Tailwind
Probable Cause: The pilot’s decision to takeoff with a quartering tailwind and high density altitude which resulted in a runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the right main axle mount due to the poor weld.
Picture of the Day: Back on Floats
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.”
Pistons and Props
Classic cars and classic airplanes are an unbeatable combination. Park them together on the fairway-smooth turf at Triple Tree Aerodrome (SC00) in South Carolina, and you have a world class event.
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.”