Terry Kofoed submitted this photo and note: “An evening storm at Rigby Airport (U56) in Idaho. Looking northeast with a faint view of an old Tri-pacer tied down on the left. Captured the stunning sunset, orange rain shaft, beginning rainbow, and some cloud to cloud lightning. Taken from the open door of my hangar with my iPhone 15.”
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Human Factors: A Shakespearean Tragedy
A widow’s final tribute to her late husband over the mountains of Wyoming ended in a tragic crash after spreading his ashes. What can we learn from this fatal accident about flying in the mountains?
Registration Opens for 2026 ARC Air Derby
Registration is now open for the 2026 ARC Air Derby, a one-day cross-country event that challenges pilots on precision, planning, and navigation rather than speed.
CAF Models Available for Pre-Order
The Commemorative Air Force and CORGI have teamed up to release 1:72-scale die-cast models of iconic historic aircraft. Pre-orders are now open for the P-51 Mustang Old Red Nose and AC-47 Spooky. CAF officials are also asking aviation enthusiasts to vote on future models.
Radiant Introduces Updated Direct-Vane Angle of Attack
Radiant Technology has unveiled its updated direct-vane Angle of Attack (AOA) system for experimental and ultralight aircraft that features HUD capability, a color-coded bar graph, and a pneumatic-free design.
Cessna 208B Crashes Into Ferry Wake During Rushed Takeoff
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper decision to rush his departure, which resulted in a rough water encounter and collision with the wake of a passing ferry boat.
Picture of the Day: Hot Air Reflections
Sparky Barnes submitted this photo and note: “Hot air balloons float by a glassy water lake on a balmy August 2026 evening at New Richmond, Wisconsin.”
Respect the Push-to-Talk Button
Effective aviation radio communications rely on clear, concise, and necessary updates. When pilots clog the CTAF with idle chatter or unnecessary announcements, it creates safety hazards for everyone in the traffic pattern.
Fargo Air Museum Adds Historic Yak-52 To Its Collection
The Fargo Air Museum recently expanded its collection with a historic Soviet Cold War-era Yakovlev Yak-52W.