“The Pull a Plane event is a unique way for the community to come together to honor the legacy of those who served our nation and put Wichita on the map as the Air Capital of the World,” officials said, noting the event will raise funds to keep DOC flying for years to come, as well as for scholarships.
Federal Grant Will Boost Aviation Training at WMU
The money will be used to purchase tools such as simulation software, maintenance training simulators, and cockpit electronic trainers, among other technology. It will also pay for new equipment for the uncrewed aerial systems operations certificate program, which Western Michigan University is considering expanding into a Bachelor of Science program.
Crankshaft Fatigue Fracture Leads to Emergency Landing
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.
Picture of the Day: Special Delivery
Andrea Pietrowsky submitted this photo and note: “LifeLine Pilots volunteer Ed and his daughter deliver future service dog Chelsea to Canine Companions volunteer Mary.”
A Turn And Burn Rescue Mission
A change in weather took a planned weekend flyaway to save more than 100 dogs into an eight-hour “turn and burn” rescue mission for 30 general aviation pilots.
Take A Trip Back In Time
The 2026 Antique Airplane Association/Air Power Museum invitational Homecoming Fly-In will honor A&P mechanics as part of Charles Taylor Days.
First Round of General Aviation Award Winners Revealed
“This year’s nominations far exceeded expectations, highlighting the exceptional talent and dedication within our aviation and maintenance communities,” officials said. A record 72 nominations were received, a 26% increase over the previous year.
Contaminated Fuel Injector Assembly Results in Forced Landing
Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power due to a combination of fuel/oil contamination in the fuel injector assembly.
Picture of the Day: Foggy Morning at The Cherry Pocket
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “A foggy and quiet morning to start the day at the Cherry Pocket fishing camp in Lake Wales, Florida, winter home of Adventure Seaplanes from Tower, Minnesota. Seaplane ratings, float instruction, and flight seeing is available there from November until April.”