The American Bonanza Society has launched the “Put Your Gear Down” campaign to combat landing gear mishaps, the costliest accidents in general aviation. Discover how this new initiative provides resources to help pilots prevent gear-up landings and preserve the Beechcraft fleet.
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Hartzell Expands Navigator Propeller STC for Bonanzas
Hartzell Propeller has expanded the Supplemental Type Certificate for its new Navigator carbon fiber propeller, bringing it to thousands of additional Beechcraft Bonanzas.
New Tool Calculates The True Cost of Flight Training
PilotBound, a free cost-planning tool for student pilots, projects what a pilot certificate will actually cost using FAA examiner completion data rather than the 40-hour FAA minimum most flight school quotes are built on.
New Earhart Expedition Set for October
This October, the Taraia Object Expedition sets sail to investigate new evidence surrounding the 1937 disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Backed by Purdue University and the Archaeological Legacy Institute, the team will search a remote Pacific lagoon for the pioneering aviator’s lost aircraft.
UND CFI Wins AOPA Sweepstakes Plane
A University of North Dakota flight instructor was given the surprise of a lifetime at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Discover how AOPA officials gathered Ashley Almquist’s family to hand her the keys to the 2024 Aviat Husky sweepstakes airplane.
King Schools Adds Multiengine CFI Course To Cessna Training System
King Schools is releasing its new Cleared for Multiengine Flight Instructing (MEI) course in August 2026. Fully integrated with the Cessna Part 141 Flight Training System, this course allows flight schools to track candidate progress from zero time to multiengine instructor.
A Practical Guide to Buying an Airplane Successfully
Think you can’t afford to buy an airplane? Think again. This practical guide breaks down the essential steps to successful aircraft ownership, from defining your true mission and setting a realistic budget to navigating insurance, pre-buy inspections, and securing local hangar space.
New Restaurant Opens at KGMU
Greenville Downtown Airport has welcomed its newest dining destination: Hangar 28 Kitchen & Events. Replacing the former Runway Café, this renovated venue offers scratch-made menus, cocktails, and runway views.
The Evolution of the SkyView HDX
Dynon is expanding its SkyView HDX ecosystem with new products, including the SV-AUDIO-6BTR Remote Audio Panel and a standalone engine monitor. Designed to create the “ultimate integrated IFR platform,” these updates offer experimental aircraft owners new features and a path to future avionics upgrades.