Jon Hudson sent in these photos with a note: “I’m sure that I am not the first to do this, but this sure is more entertaining (and informative) than those big rolls of expensive gift wrap! Colorful, educational, recyclable, and cost effective!”
General Aviation
What if trivia isn’t trivial at all?
Would a Trivial Pursuit version that focuses on aviation help expand pilot knowledge?
Pilot draws The Grinch in the sky
The same pilot, or at least the same aircraft, completed both this aerial drawing as well as the Nativity scene on Dec. 15.
Colorado college AMT program certified
Aims Community College recently received FAA certification as an official Part 147 aviation maintenance school. This is in addition to establishing a new hiring pathway agreement with Frontier Airlines, which includes a $25,000 signing bonus for eligible graduates.
PK Floats introduces amphibious float for CubCrafters NX Cub
Engineered to complement the NX Cub’s lightweight, rugged airframe and exceptional Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) capabilities, the PK 2250A offers seamless transitions between land and water operations without compromising performance, according to company officials.
Unexpected wind shear results in hard landing
Probable Cause: The airplane’s encounter with unexpected wind shear during final approach, which resulted in a hard landing short of the runway.
Picture of the Day: Like new
Armand Vilches submitted this photo and note: “My Cessna 172D is as shiny as the day she rolled off the Wichita production line in July 1963. She was repainted with the same colors, scheme, and decals.”
Why is my engine blowing oil?
Question for Paul McBride, the General Aviation News engines expert: My Duke’s right engine has started blowing out oil from the breather.
2025 was a good year for Van’s Aircraft
The company delivered around 1,200 kits worldwide, expanded its production line for the RV-12is LSA, and sent out the first wing kits for the backcountry RV-15.