Aerial firefighting operators and forestry agencies across North America are deploying specialized turboprops for command, tanker coordination, and reconnaissance missions.
Distraction From Open Door Leads to Crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and eventual stall/mush of the airplane while trying to secure an open door in flight.
FAA Targets 2028 to Retire Floppy Disks
The FAA is phasing out 1980s floppy disk technology across 435 air traffic control facilities, replacing legacy systems with modern digital displays by 2028.
SouthWings Honors Volunteer Pilots at Annual Fly-In
Conservation aviators across the Southeast earned accolades for monitoring Gulf oil spills, industrial data centers, and regional wetlands from the air.
TITAN Fuels Partners With Clariant on Deicing Distribution
FBO networks across the United States and Canada gain winter operational support through expanded access to Safewing Type I and Type IV fluids.
Epic Flight Academy Awards $135,000 In Scholarships
Sixteen aspiring aviators and technicians from across the nation will begin professional flight and maintenance training programs in 2027.
Hobbs Flyer Details Bose X Headset Refurbishment Process
Deteriorating acoustic seals and internal foam frequently degrade cockpit noise cancellation performance long before internal communication electronics fail.
Pilot Medical Guardian App Simplifies FAA Medical Records
Aviators can now track renewal dates, organize Special Issuance paperwork, and autofill MedXPress entries directly from their Apple devices.
Picture of the Day: Boeing B-17 Muscle
Paul Spanbauer submitted this photo and note: “The Commemorative Air Force’s B-17 Flying Fortress is one of a few Fortresses currently flying. Bomb bay doors open.”