The First Flight Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of the Wright Brothers, raised more than $7,000 during a celebration of Wilbur Wright’s birthday April 16, 2026.
Aircraft
Adventure Pilot Expands Into Dispatch Training
The FAA-approved programs align with FAA Part 65 Dispatch curriculum requirements, according to company officials, who note that some automated EFB features have been intentionally disabled to encourage manual flight planning and calculation skills — essential skills for students pursuing FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certification.
Pilot’s Attempt to Power Through Fails
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control and his decision to continue the takeoff from the soft turf runway.
Picture of the Day: Flying Magic
Ronald Vandervort submitted this photo and note: “My RV-6 in flight. The picture was taken from Hal Downe’s RV-6A over Apex Airpark (8W5) in Washington State.”
High Desert Disaster
The Accident Case Study recreates the tragic events that led a novice backcountry pilot to crash on final approach to a backcountry airstrip in California’s Mojave Desert in 2021, killing both himself and his pilot-rated passenger.
Runway To Rise Scholarships Top $20,000
Deadline is May 25, 2026, to apply for more than $20,000 in flight training scholarshps.
A Cleaner, Faster Way to Time Piston Engines
The Aerosync Timer addresses a long-standing frustration in the hangar: The need for tape or adhesives to secure timing tools to the propeller. Traditional methods often leave behind a sticky residue that requires extra cleaning and can potentially damage finishes. The Aerosync Timer solves this with a custom-engineered, 3D-printed case that slides onto the propeller blade and is secured by a Velcro strap.
Pilot Skids Off Runway During Landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath to the runway, which resulted in a runway undershoot and collision with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Landing at KPOU
Frank Villano submitted this photo and note: “A sunset landing at Hudson Valley Regional Airport (KPOU) in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., in my Cessna 150H.”