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Questions from the Cockpit: Catching Some Zs
Amy, a student pilot in Texas, writes: Why is UTC time called Zulu? I’m not wrapping my head around where the “Z” comes from.
Volare Hangars Reveals Plans for New Development at KOSH
Volare Hangars has unveiled preliminary site renderings for an 80-acre development at Oshkosh Aviation Park. Located at Wittman Regional Airport, the project will feature diverse hangar layouts, a fuel farm, and rooftop viewing decks, with construction anticipated to begin in 2028.
Registration Opens for Free Take Flight With Aviation Influence
Registration is now open for the 2026 Take FLIGHT free event by Aviation Influence in Atlantic City. Join industry leaders, educators, and youth for an inspiring day of career discovery, hands-on STEAM activities, and immersive aviation experiences.
Support Vintage Aviation by Entering the Swift Raffle
Time is running out to enter the 2026 Swift Museum Foundation raffle. Just 2,500 tickets will be sold, with grand prize a $30,000 engine credit or $20,000 in cash. All proceeds support the preservation of historic Globe Swift and T-35 Buckaroo aircraft.
What If The Airplane Won’t Let You Lose Control?
With an updated certification pathway, shouldn’t it be possible to design an airplane that won’t let the pilot lose control? Skytron is trying to achieve exactly that.
Duncan Aviation Funds Technical Operations Professorship At WMU
The Duncan Aviation Family Trust recently established the J. Robert Duncan Endowed Professorship of Technical Operations at Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation. The first endowed professorship at the university aims to prepare future industry leaders by expanding technical education, mentorship, and advanced maintenance training pathways.
New Book Offers 91 Lessons From Experimental Aircraft Pilots
“91 Lessons From The Sky: Experimental Aircraft” by Fletcher McKenzie offers survival stories from pilots who lived to tell them. Drawn from NTSB reports and first-hand accounts, this new book highlights the risks and decisions that define safer flying for experimental and homebuilt aircraft pilots.
Unleaded Avgas Transition Faces More Delays And Challenges
The path to unleaded avgas remains bumpy following announcements at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. With the FAA’s transition plan lacking finality, differing approval paths for GAMI and Swift Fuels, and looming deadlines, the general aviation industry faces complex challenges on the road to an unleaded future.