Perhaps best known from Discovery Channel’s series “Airplane Repo,” Lacey died from cancer Feb. 14, 2025.
Aircraft
EAA Ford Tri-Motor prepares for national tour
Aviation and history enthusiasts can experience firsthand what luxury air travel was like in the 1920s as EAA’s Ford Tri-Motor begins the 2025 tour season later this month. EAA’s B-25 “Berlin Express” will also make joint appearances at select stops to offer rides.
HKS Engines moves operations to U.S.
HKS Co., manufacturer of the HKS 700E light sport engine, has inked a deal with its worldwide aviation engine distributor, Quicksilver Aircraft Northeast, to relocated the company’s parts supply and distribution to the United States from Japan.
Wind shear fatal for pilot
Probable Cause: The airplane’s encounter with low level wind shear associated with moderate turbulence, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
Picture of the Day: Early Spring
Terry Hayes submitted this photo and note: “Enjoying California’s High Sierra lakes in early spring 2025.”
The ignorance is deep and wide
In aviation, that comforting belief that our thoughts and actions are just as they should be, regardless of widely disseminated information to the contrary, can be truly dangerous.
Completely avoidable insurance claims
In the new video, the AOPA Air Safety Institute (ASI) takes a look at some of the costly insurance claims and avoidable mistakes pilots make on the ground — along with some simple ways to protect their airplanes, their emotional well-being, and all of general aviation’s insurance premiums.
SUN ‘n FUN Career Fair prepares for takeoff
Hosted by JSfirm.com, an online job board dedicated to aviation jobs, the career fair will bring together aviation employers looking to fill positions.
New Angle of Attack system introduced
According to company officials, the Absolute AoA offers “real-time, accurate Angle of Attack data for all phases of flight — takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing — enhancing safety, efficiency, and pilot confidence far beyond just stall prevention.”