Australian pilot Matt Hall blew the Red Bull Air Race World Championship open with a win at the sport’s first race at Lake Balaton, Hungary. Finishing second, Great Britain’s Ben Murphy clinched the first race podium of his World Championship career, and in third, Canada’s Pete McLeod grabbed his first race podium since 2018. Meanwhile, […]
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Twin Tigers take top air show award
The team flies twin Yak-55s.
60,000 Young Eagles in virtual pilot school
EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — Officials with the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program, which has provided more than 2.1 million free flight experiences to kids, has hit another milestone: 60,000 of those Young Eagles have enrolled in Sporty’s Learn to Fly course, offered free to the kids. The Sporty’s Learn to Fly course […]
2-place SubSonex jet in development
Officials estimate the 2-place jet can be built for less than $140,000.
More power for the XCub
XCub has gained a 17% increase in thrust with the new powerplant, while empty weight has only increased by 2%.
Don’t let your ADS-B rebate expire
If ADS-B isn’t installed within 90 days, you lose your rebate.
New FAA regulations require towers under 200′ to be marked
From 2008 to 2018, there were 40 tower-related accidents and incidents resulting in 36 fatalities.
Applications open for Women in Aviation scholarships
More than $12 million in scholarships have been awarded.
Free Pilot’s Guide to Avionics to be unveiled at Oshkosh
Pilots not going to the big show can request a copy online.