Celebrate 80 years of the iconic Cessna 120 and 140 taildraggers at the International Cessna 120-140 Association’s 2026 convention in Fredericksburg, Texas. From Sept. 22 to 26, aviation enthusiasts can enjoy forums, flying games, a Poker Run, awards, and more at this historic gathering.
Video Showcases 1909 Flight Tests With Orville Wright
While searching for aviation videos on YouTube, I stumbled upon rare, grainy footage of the Wright Military Flyer from a 1909 test flight. The six-minute video is testament to just how far we’ve come since those days.
Where’s Jamail? How a Small Tennessee College Town Became a DreamLaunch Mainstay
While the DreamLaunch Tour usually focuses on major aviation gatherings, a small college town in Tennessee has become a mandatory recurring stop. Explore how Middle Tennessee State University and state-wide education initiatives are creating a premier pipeline for the next generation of pilots, mechanics, and aerospace professionals.
Where’s Jamail? Braving the Weather in North Dakota
Jamail Larkins, who is on the 2026 DreamLaunch Tour across the nation designed inspire the next generation of aviation, finds himself in North Dakota. Despite the cold temperatures, he discovers a state that knows what it’s doing in aviation.
Elegant Conciseness: How Power-Push-Roll Simplifies Inflight Crises
Flight training expert Rich Stowell, known as “The Spin Doctor,” has released a white paper that lays out a life-saving sequence for pilots in spiral dives and roll upsets.
Flight Tests Begin on New Twin Trainer
The Polish aircraft, expected to make its debut in the U.S. in 2027, is being designed to fly under the new MOSAIC rules.
FAA Greenlights Swift Fuels 100R for 840 Engines
With the FAA’s expansion of the AML list, the 100R fuel is approved for engines ranging from 65-hp Continentals to the Lycoming 540 series of engines.
The Hybrid Cockpit
A Seattle pilot recently introduced GA Kneeboard, a platform that allows recreational pilots to bridge the gap between digital efficiency using the iPad and the analog reliability of paper on a kneeboard.
Where’s Jamail? Dallas
The DreamLaunch Tour stops in Dallas, where close to 280 aspiring aviation professionals got the tools to help them achieve their dreams.