If we are so unfortunate as to mix the very human tendency to be momentarily irresponsible with something as unforgiving as aviation, the pain is expanded beyond ourselves. The collateral damage can last for decades.
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ASTM approves new standard for GA aircraft airbags
Up until now, FAA special conditions have been employed as existing regulations did not envision airbag technology in aircraft.
Save the Date: Oshkosh version
“EAA AirVenture is one of the aviation community’s major highlights each year, so announcing the dates for the next several years is important for enthusiasts around the world to begin planning their trips to Oshkosh,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and Chairman of the Board.
Blackhawk Group earns STC for TBM engine upgrade
The XP66D replaces the original 700-horsepower PT6A-64 engine with the more powerful 850-horsepower PT6A-66D, elevating TBM 700 performance with a 21% increase in shaft horsepower (SHP).
Pilot inadvertently retracts landing gear when he meant to retract flaps
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during landing rollout, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
Picture of the Day: High Sierra Fly-In
Jackie Burch submitted this photo and note: “Looking sharp after a rainy day at the 2025 High Sierra Fly-In on the Dead Cow Lakebed 60 miles north of Reno, with the bonfire glowing in the distance. Even with the magnitude of the mud, the good times kept rolling!”
Fun in the sun at KEIK
About 4,000 people enjoyed the 2025 Erie Air Fair at Erie Municipal Airport (KEIK) in Colorado.
First Affordable Flying Expo prepares for takeoff
According to organizers, the event, slated for Nov. 6-8, 2025, will be the “first aviation expo focused on the MOSAIC rule, providing attendees with unprecedented access to information and industry experts shaping the future of general aviation.”
Cirrus Scottsdale expands Vision jet training
Built by CAE, the new Vision Jet flight training simulator is expected to be operational by March 2026.