First flight for Diamond’s aerobatic trainer
The maiden flight lasted 30 minutes and covered all basic maneuvers, including performance and handling checks.
Grant funds upgrades at 95IL
According to Recreational Aviation Foundation Illinois Ambassador David Warner, volunteers are using the funds from the grant to install a new windsock, a RAF fire ring, apply lime, and roll…
Work begins on new Signature FBO at KHSV
At Huntsville International Airport in Alabama.
Bonanza pilot creates havoc in the pattern
After this incident, the pilot of the Bonanza cut off a Diamond DA-20 on final, with an even closer, near miss of what was definitely less than 1,000 feet.
Picture of the Day: Evening colors
Clint Gosch submitted this photo and note: "Taxiing out for a beautiful evening flight in my plans-built Zenith CH750 STOL. The plane was plans built over seven years in my…
Pilots needed to transport survivors of human trafficking
Statistics show transportation is the No. 1 barrier to escaping.
48 states in 48 hours
Two pilots achieved their world-record attempt of the fastest journey by plane through all 48 contiguous United States, completing the cross-country voyage in 44 hours and 16 minutes. The pilots…
First steps taken for permanent tower at KJYO
The second busiest general aviation airport in the Virginia, Leesburg Executive Airport was the site of a remote tower program until June 14, 2023. The remote tower program was canceled…
Jet Aviation FBOs get upgrades at four airports
The FBO chain's locations in Scottsdale, Arizona, Bozeman, Montana, Houston, Texas, and Teterboro, New Jersey, have been expanded or refurbished.
Pilot dies, passengers seriously injured when plane hits trees while landing
The pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during final approach for landing, which resulted in impact with trees and terrain.