David St. George submitted this photo and note: “Jet charter can be challenging. Sometimes, like this, the sun is just rising as you arrive at the destination. But always grateful to still be in the game!”
Human Factors: One Bad Decision After Another
An uncertificated pilot with no tailwheel or high-performance experience purchased a powerful Yakovlev Yak-55M and immediately crashed it following a string of poor decisions. What can we learn from this accident?
Put Your Gear Down Campaign Takes Off
The American Bonanza Society has launched the “Put Your Gear Down” campaign to combat landing gear mishaps, the costliest accidents in general aviation. Discover how this new initiative provides resources to help pilots prevent gear-up landings and preserve the Beechcraft fleet.
W04 Hosts Airport Appreciation Day
Celebrate aviation at the upcoming Ocean Shores Municipal Airport Appreciation Day on Aug. 29, 2026. Enjoy model airplane demonstrations, a classic car show, and more. Pilots are encouraged to fly in for the event.
Hartzell Expands Navigator Propeller STC for Bonanzas
Hartzell Propeller has expanded the Supplemental Type Certificate for its new Navigator carbon fiber propeller, bringing it to thousands of additional Beechcraft Bonanzas.
Missing Fuel Cap Leads To Fuel Exhaustion
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to properly secure the left wing fuel cap, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: American Pride
John Guzzi submitted this photo and note: “American pride on display at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the best of aviation.”
RAF Bags Another Airstrip
Fly to Southern California’s backcountry again. Discover how the Recreational Aviation Foundation successfully reopened scenic Monache Meadows airstrip.
New Tool Calculates The True Cost of Flight Training
PilotBound, a free cost-planning tool for student pilots, projects what a pilot certificate will actually cost using FAA examiner completion data rather than the 40-hour FAA minimum most flight school quotes are built on.