Thanks to sales of his book, “YIKES! 100 Smart Pilots and the Dumb Things They Did Yet Lived to Tell About ‘Em,” former General Aviation News Human Factors columnist Jeffrey Madison recently gave out his first $5,000 flight training scholarship.
Refunds offered to air racing fans
The National Championship Air Races (NCAR), produced by the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), will offer race fans refunds in light of the recent withdrawal of the Unlimited and Sport race classes from the 2025 inaugural races in Roswell, New Mexico, slated for Sept. 10-14.
Portable power packs for pilots introduced
Sporty’s has introduced two new portable power solutions designed specifically for pilots: The Flight Gear Smart Battery Pack and the Flight Gear Smart Battery Pack MAX.
Intentional, flagrant, and dangerous
The ATC audio recordings clearly show that this violation of landing aircraft right of way was INTENTIONAL. It was dangerous for both aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Home sweet home
Guido Bouckaert submitted this photo and note: “An exhausted dove landed at the airport in Ostend, Belgium. It turned out the owner lived on the other side of the country. As an empty flight was due to fly to an airport near the dove owner’s home, the dove was taken along in a DA-62 to home sweet home.”
Pilot Minute: New tips to speed up medical certification
In a June 2025 video posted in the FAA’s “Pilot Minute” series, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup discusses new tips pilots can use to speed up the process of their medical certification.
EAA Halls of Fame Class of 2025 revealed
The five inductees represent a different area of aviation: Homebuilders, ultralights, the International Aerobatic Club, the Vintage Aircraft Association, and EAA Warbirds of America.
Alpha Wingman unveils in-app messaging
The new feature in the Alpa Workforce platform allows maintenance managers to chat directly with technicians, share job details instantly, and keep all communications organized in one central hub — cutting down on delays and miscommunication that can cost time and money, according to company officials.
Bellanca vs. helicopter
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with helicopter wake turbulence during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.