Sporty’s has introduced its newest generation of its Flight Gear line — six new bags, designed using customer feedback from thousands of flight hours and real-world testing at Sporty’s, according to company officials.
Fuel starvation brings down 172
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: Out from the smoke…
Paul Spanbauer submitted this photo and note: “A B-26 flying through the smoke of the ‘Tora Tora Tora’ performance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.”
California pilot wins AOPA sweepstakes Cessna 182
Jennifer Hortman of Murrieta, California, the winner of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Cessna 182 Sweepstakes, was given the keys to her new ride in front of a crowd of attendees at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.
New owner for KLAL FBO
Aero Centers has acquired the Sheltair FBO at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL), adding it to the company’s existing FBO operations at the Florida airport.
AvNav upgrades with ClearSky AI and 3D map
AvNav, an electronic flight bag (EFB) for general aviation pilots, unveiled its latest release at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, which includes ClearSky AI, a flight planning assistant that suggests flyable VFR/IFR windows up to 10 days in advance.
Pilot disregards the critical principle of see and avoid
The decision by the Cirrus SR20 pilot to proceed onto the runway without clear situational awareness posed a significant safety risk.
Picture of the Day: Summer days
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “The July weather was perfect for glider operations at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
2025 National Aviation Heritage Invitational canceled
Recently updated ramp access limitations at Santa Maria Airport (KSMX) in California mean that the Planes of Fame Air Museum’s Central Coast AirFest will no longer be able to host the annual National Aviation Heritage Invitational (NAHI) vintage aircraft competition.