Justin, a student pilot in Florida, writes: I’ve been studying the performance charts in my Cessna 172’s POH and was surprised to see a note on the short field landing table that said to add 45% to the figures for landing on grass. Why do you need more landing distance on a soft field? Shouldn’t the surface friction slow the plane down more than on pavement?
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Pilot Donates Cessna 310 To High School Aviation Program
Students at Westfield Technical Academy’s Aviation Maintenance Technology program in Massachusetts will receive hands-on training on a multi-engine aircraft thanks the donation of an airworthy Cessna 310 by a local pilot.
Strike Fighter Air Combat League Takes Off
The Strike Fighter League will hold its second online tournament, showing how this immersive digital sport tests real-world pilot precision, tactical strategy, and extreme mental fortitude during high-stakes virtual dogfights.
June 2026 Aviation Fuel Prices: Avgas Up, Jet A Down
Analyze shifting operational costs for your next flight as U.S. avgas and alternative piston fuels climb while national Jet A averages ease.
Aviation Education & Career Expo Returns to Rider Jet Center
The Nov. 6, 2026, event will welcome more than 65 vendors and 1,300 students, according to organizers.
Sporty’s Introduces Private Pilot Checkride Prep Flashcards
Sporty’s has launched its new Private Pilot Checkride Prep Flashcards to help student pilots master essential aviation knowledge completely offline. Featuring over 320 instructor-reviewed cards, the new study tool covers everything from aircraft systems to weather.
70 Airports For His 70th Birthday
To celebrate his 70th birthday, Oregon pilot Ray Phelan embarked on an ambitious mission: Landing his 1971 Beechcraft Bonanza at 70 different airports in a single day.
Donation Keeps EAA Chapter 25 Flying High in New Hangar
When EAA Chapter 25 asked Schweiss Doors for a discount on a hangar door, they received a massive surprise: A completely free 54-foot bifold door. It was the finishing touch on its new hangar at Airlake Airport in Minnesota.
Allegations of Employee Misconduct Force FSS Closures in Alaska
Sudden FAA flight service station closures across Alaska due to employee misconduct investigations impact local aviation and commercial flights.