The Tillamook Air Museum is getting a new lease on life following an agreement between the Port of Tillamook Bay and the Vintage Aviation Museum, a non-profit in Utah.
Aircraft
Call To Action: Support Utah Backcountry Airstrips
The Recreational Aviation Foundation has issued a call to action asking pilots to submit comments supporting access to 10 Utah backcountry airstrips. The Bureau of Land Management is currently evaluating the sites, and public feedback is critical before the Sept. 3, 2026, deadline.
Updated Multiengine Rating Oral Exam Guide Now Available
The guide, which aligns with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), contains new and expanded content on multiengine operations, aerodynamics, inoperative engine procedures, aircraft systems, maneuvers, and instruction. Additional checklists, briefing guidelines, and resources for understanding aircraft performance, limitations, and minimum equipment lists help prepare applicants for the FAA Airplane Multiengine Land checkride, according to ASA officials.
Pilot Loses Control During Water Landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane in gusty wind conditions while flying low over water, which resulted in the floats impacting a wave and the airplane’s subsequent nose over into the water.
Picture of the Day: Under My Wing
Tom Maugeri submitted this photo and note: “Flying over the Finger Lakes in upstate New York on a nice summer evening, returning from dinner.”
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.
20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium Breaks Records
The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium broke several records, bringing together nearly 200 attendees and 47 speakers to discuss Advanced Air Mobility and the latest advancements in electric aircraft designs, propulsion systems, and FAA regulations.
Hybrid-Electric Demonstration Flights Held Across Three States
The FAA and DOT recently partnered with Electra to conduct a series of hybrid-electric demonstration flights. Connecting small regional airports to major airline hubs across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia, these tests will provide data essential to integrating Advanced Air Mobility safely into the National Airspace System.
EAA Reveals Sport Aviation Halls of Fame Class of 2026
The Experimental Aircraft Association has revealed the six individuals who are the 2026 inductees into the EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame.