Following a one-year hiatus, the Good Neighbor Day Air Show returns to DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in September 2026. This expanded full-day celebration will feature an air show, including a night air show, and a new STEM Expo.
General Aviation
JetGlow Aviation Takes Off at KOSH
The Oshkosh company has introduced specialized aircraft appearance and preservation services for general aviation aircraft owners.
Go-Around in Turbulent Conditions Goes Awry
Probable Cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a low approach and subsequent go-around in turbulent wind conditions.
Picture of the Day: Cool Mist On A Hot Day
Karyn King submitted this photo and note: “We took to the skies early in the day in our Nanchang CJ to beat the heat and were fortunate to catch this fountain spraying more than 100 feet in the sky in the park below in Fountain Hills, Arizona.”
A Lifetime Of Flying
At 88 years old, South Carolina aviator Steve Hawley is still living his childhood dream. With over seven decades in the cockpit, he maintains, flies, and restores vintage airplanes. He’s now working on his 29th restoration.
Reno Jet Racer Donated to National Air and Space Museum
The renowned “American Spirit” Reno jet racer has officially joined the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum collection. After achieving decades of record-breaking success, this highly modified Aero L-39C Albatros will soon be on public display.
Former NTSB Chairman Selected For Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
The National Aeronautic Association has selected former NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt as the 2026 recipient of the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy for his more than four decades of service advancing aviation safety.
Sporty’s Introduces New Kneeboards
Sporty’s has launched a new line of Flight Gear kneeboards designed to keep pilots organized in the cockpit.
Bad Math Leads to Forced Landing On A Beach
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane’s fuel quantity, which resulted in total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.