The Recreational Aviation Foundation is one of the most active backcountry flying organizations in the country. But do you know how — and why — it got started?
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iFly EFB integrated into ag navigation system
Adventure Pilot, creators of the iFly EFB navigation app, and Ag-Nav, a pioneer in the GPS precision navigation industry, have collaborated, adding the iFly EFB navigation suite to Ag-Nav’s new Titanium System.
Beech pilot forgets to extend landing gear
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Picture of the Day: Vintage V-tail beauty
Ellexis Green submitted this photo and note: “My 1952 Beechcraft Bonanza, named Bullwinkle, on the ramp at Corpus Christi International Airport (KCRP) in Texas. Vintage V-tail beauty.
What a bullet hole taught one pilot about the importance of local knowledge
A Saturday morning flight teaches a student pilot the importance of talking to the old-timers at the airport about all the different hazards in the local area.
New tower in the works at KBAK
Work has begun on a new air traffic control tower at Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK) in Indiana.
Women in Aviation’s Harvard leadership program expands
In 2026, WAI will expand the program to offer both an on-campus experience as well as two virtual programs.
Trig Avionics introduces next generation compact transponder
The TT23 is a certified Class 1, Mode S transponder with ADS-B Out, suitable for both VFR and IFR flight.
Attempted go-around ends in crash
Probable Cause: The student pilot’s improper control inputs and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a loss of control during an attempted go-around.