The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has ordered 21 additional Cessna piston aircraft that will support CAP’s emergency response, training, and community missions across the U.S. CAP is the world’s largest operator of Cessna aircraft, with a fleet nearing 550 aircraft.
Updated Instrument Rating Oral Exam Guide Released
Jason Blair’s question-and-answer resource offers updated preflight, en route, and arrival preparation for checkrides and instrument instructor evaluations.
Hard Landing Bends Cessna 172
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare and control inputs, which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Picture of the Day: That N3N Glow
Tom Jensen submitted this photo and note: “Tom Peterson snapped this photo of my N3N at Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW) in Washington after I hopped him a ride. What a marvelous photo.”
March Air Reserve Base Welcomes General Aviation Pilots
Discover how general aviation pilots can fly to Southern California’s historic March Air Reserve Base without needing prior authorization. Learn about the airfield’s rich military history, current arrival procedures, and why this unique shared military-civilian airspace is an interesting destination for private aviators.
BETA Technologies Earns Landmark FAA Airworthiness Certification
BETA Technologies has achieved a milestone, becoming the first electric VTOL developer to earn FAA authorization for flight operations with prospective customers.
AOPA Foundation Awards Record $2.2 Million In Scholarships
The AOPA Foundation has distributed $2.2 million in 2026 aviation scholarships, funding flight certificates, ratings, and more for students, teachers, and prospective pilots nationwide.
FAA Approves Archangel AHRS Replacement For Pilatus Fleet
Duncan Aviation has received an STC for the new unit, which mounts into existing PC-12 flight deck architecture without structural or wiring modifications.
GlobalAir Launches Real Time Aircraft Operating Cost Reports
GlobalAir.com has introduced on-demand Operating Cost Reports covering more than 200 aircraft. Powered by daily fuel pricing from 3,500 FBOs, these reports deliver annual and hourly operating figures to help buyers evaluate their true flight costs.