The DC-3 Society commemorated the iconic aircraft’s 90th anniversary with a five-ship Missing Man Formation at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
General Aviation
New Non-Profit Designed to Help First Generation Pilots
Unveiled at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the newly launched First Generation Pilots (FGP) non-profit organization is dedicated to supporting aspiring aviators. Through scholarships, networking, and nationwide collegiate chapters, FGP provides guidance to students who are the first in their families to pursue aviation careers.
Adventure Pilot and MyFirePlane Introduce Smart Gear Alerts
Adventure Pilot and MyFirePlane have launched Smart Gear Alerts, a new safety system for iFly EFB users designed to prevent landing gear accidents by providing visual and audible warnings if an aircraft’s configuration doesn’t match the intended runway or water landing surface.
Continental Increases Warranty Coverage for Certified and Overhauled Engines
Continental Aerospace Technologies has extended the warranty coverage of certified avgas engines, as well as those overhauled by Continental Services.
Taxiing Mooney Sustains Double Wingtip Strike At Airport Crowded by Oshkosh Traffic
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate wingtip clearance while taxiing. Contributing to the accident was the ambiguous nonstandard parking at the time of the incident.
Picture of the Day: Seen At Oshkosh
General Aviation News writer and photographer Frederick A. Johnsen sent in this photo from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 with a note: “The world of replica fighters keeps getting better, and more closely to scale, as this Scalewings SW-51 rendition of the P-51 Mustang shows. Rotax-powered and constructed of carbon-fiber, the SW-51 scales out to 72% of a full-size P-51.”
Human Factors: Deadbeats
When a seasoned Malibu pilot experienced a total engine failure, he executed a flawless off-airport landing. However, the real shock came during the ensuing NTSB investigation, when investigators discovered nearly two decades of brazen aviation maintenance fraud.
EAA Breaks Ground on New Discovery Park
The Experimental Aircraft Association has broken ground on Discovery Park, a new aviation education campus at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Slated to open in 2027, this expanded space will host KidVenture, TeenVenture, and AeroEducate, providing a permanent home to inspire the next generation of aviators.
Vashon Aircraft Unveils the New Ranger Grand Teton
Vashon Aircraft has introduced the Ranger Grand Teton, a new flagship model specifically designed to maximize the FAA’s new MOSAIC regulations.