The races, slated for Sept. 10-14, will feature seven classes of racing, as well as several hands-on displays and experiences including the STEM Education Discovery Zone, heritage displays, military demonstrations, static displays, and more, according to race officials. The event will also mark the fourth year of competition for STOL Drag, officials added.
Pilots
Failure to ensure proper fuel selector position fatal for pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to ensure a proper fuel selector position before takeoff, which resulted in a loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control after the loss of left engine power.
Picture of the Day: AV8R
David Baldwin submitted this photo and note: “This Alaska license plate says it all!”
Homeschool aviation program takes off at KAPA
A Colorado homeschool program’s aviation program has been recognized by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, which has partnered with the program. The two are working together to promote aviation and offer flight training to homeschooled high school students.
Is it safe to fly?
While an increase in aviation accidents has everyone concerned, it’s important to remember that safety is not a light switch.
Aviation for the greater good to be featured at Oshkosh 2025
Public benefit flying will be featured at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, as the event will spotlight the aircraft, crews, and organizations that supply aid to victims of natural disasters, war, famine, and other emergencies around the globe.
Sporty’s releases spiral-bound ACS
Sporty’s has introduced the Airman Certification Standards (ACS) for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot in a spiral-bound format that allows pilots to lay them flat for easy studying and note-taking as they prepare for their check rides.
Taxiing Cessna runs into parked airplane
The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during taxi, which resulted in a collision with a parked airplane. Contributing was the marshaller’s improper marshalling techniques.
Picture of the Day: End of the day
Eric Parks submitted this photo and note: “After a day of doing some fun photo work with my daughter she got this still from a video with her iPhone as I taxied in at the end of the day. Notice the flaps are almost retracted. This is my 1955 Piper Apache at Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport (KEHO) in North Carolina.”