Jim Stevenson sent in these photos with a note: “Over the last weekend in January 2025 there was a large iceboat regatta on Lake Winnebago, just south of Oshkosh.”
KSGJ returns to its roots with name change
The Northeast Florida Regional Airport (KSGJ) plans to change its name back to St. Augustine Airport, a move designed to eliminate confusion and better align with the city’s historic and cultural appeal, according to airport officials.
New WAI chapter opens at KRDU
The newest chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) is taking off at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU) in North Carolina.
Cirrus relaunches flight training app
“With the app refresh, we are now able to digitally connect more people to an array of flight training materials accessible at home or in the hangar,” said Zean Nielsen, CEO of Cirrus.
Piper crashes after cowling opens after takeoff
Probable Cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering to another runway after the engine cowling opened shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both the student pilot and flight instructor to conduct an adequate preflight inspection.
Picture of the Day: Become a Young Eagle
Trần Anh submitted this photo and note: “Get ready to have the experience of your lifetime. We’ll show you how to become a Young Eagle and taste the freedom of flight that most people only dream about.”
Researching spatial disorientation
FAA researchers continue studying spatial disorientation, which account for 10% of all aircraft accidents and caused 782 fatalities between 2003 and 2021.
Sporty’s releases Cessna 172 model
The replica is inspired by a 1969 Cessna 172K, N46418, owned by Brandon and Casey Bates.
Student locks up on controls
Settling into ground effect the student prematurely pulled power to idle and abruptly reacted by adding significant back pressure while simultaneously locking up on the controls.