The Commemorative Air Force and CORGI have teamed up to release 1:72-scale die-cast models of iconic historic aircraft. Pre-orders are now open for the P-51 Mustang Old Red Nose and AC-47 Spooky. CAF officials are also asking aviation enthusiasts to vote on future models.
Radiant Introduces Updated Direct-Vane Angle of Attack
Radiant Technology has unveiled its updated direct-vane Angle of Attack (AOA) system for experimental and ultralight aircraft that features HUD capability, a color-coded bar graph, and a pneumatic-free design.
Cessna 208B Crashes Into Ferry Wake During Rushed Takeoff
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper decision to rush his departure, which resulted in a rough water encounter and collision with the wake of a passing ferry boat.
Picture of the Day: Hot Air Reflections
Sparky Barnes submitted this photo and note: “Hot air balloons float by a glassy water lake on a balmy August 2026 evening at New Richmond, Wisconsin.”
Fargo Air Museum Adds Historic Yak-52 To Its Collection
The Fargo Air Museum recently expanded its collection with a historic Soviet Cold War-era Yakovlev Yak-52W.
Pilot Rise Flight School Opens New Location at KRBD
Pilot Rise Flight School is expanding its operations with a new location at Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) in Texas. The flight school opened in 2018 at a Fort Worth airport.
New Backpack Designed Specifically For Starlink Mini
Sporty’s has introduced the new Flight Gear Starlink Mini Backpack, a specialized bag that offers a protective compartment for your Starlink hardware while retaining dedicated, organized storage for headsets, tablets, and flight accessories.
Water-Contaminated Fuel Causes a Fatal Cessna 206 Crash
Probable Cause: A loss of engine power due to water-contaminated fuel as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to ensure replacement filters were available for use during refueling operations.
Picture of the Day: Family Heirloom
Scott Crane submitted this photo and note: “Our family heirloom — a 1948 Bonanza — over Southern Wisconsin. Photo by Leonardo Correa Luna.”