The Iowa Transportation Commission recently approved $10.2 million for the fiscal year 2027 State Aviation Program. These grants will fund critical safety initiatives, airport development projects, and vertical infrastructure upgrades across dozens of commercial and general aviation airports throughout Iowa.
Support Vintage Aviation by Entering the Swift Raffle
Time is running out to enter the 2026 Swift Museum Foundation raffle. Just 2,500 tickets will be sold, with grand prize a $30,000 engine credit or $20,000 in cash. All proceeds support the preservation of historic Globe Swift and T-35 Buckaroo aircraft.
AeroSouth Introduces New Tailwheel Fairings for Homebuilts
AeroSouth Technology has launched a new line of self-aligning tailwheel fairings designed specifically for homebuilt aircraft.
Carb Ice Brings Down Skydiving Plane
Probable Cause: The airplane’s loss of engine power due to carburetor ice that formed during a long descent, contributing to the outcome is the pilot’s delayed use of carburetor heat.
Picture of the Day: The Last Best Airspace
Richard Wissenbach submitted this photo and note: “Return flight from the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness in Montana, just north of Yellowstone and Dutton Ranch. Truly the Treasure State. TU206C piloted and owned by Brian Hawkes, photo by Richard Wissenbach.”
What If The Airplane Won’t Let You Lose Control?
With an updated certification pathway, shouldn’t it be possible to design an airplane that won’t let the pilot lose control? Skytron is trying to achieve exactly that.
AirVenture 2026 By The Numbers, Part 2
While EAA recently announced record-breaking attendance for AirVenture 2026, standard highlights don’t capture the entire story. Dive deeper into the massive scale of Oshkosh with some fascinating, behind-the-scenes statistics.
Duncan Aviation Funds Technical Operations Professorship At WMU
The Duncan Aviation Family Trust recently established the J. Robert Duncan Endowed Professorship of Technical Operations at Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation. The first endowed professorship at the university aims to prepare future industry leaders by expanding technical education, mentorship, and advanced maintenance training pathways.
New Book Offers 91 Lessons From Experimental Aircraft Pilots
“91 Lessons From The Sky: Experimental Aircraft” by Fletcher McKenzie offers survival stories from pilots who lived to tell them. Drawn from NTSB reports and first-hand accounts, this new book highlights the risks and decisions that define safer flying for experimental and homebuilt aircraft pilots.