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Applications open for bizav scholarships
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) is accepting applications for business aviation scholarships through Sept. 1, 2023. Scholarships...
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Aviation stories, local knowledge and adventures from the FLAL community.
A preserved collection of older aviation news. Repeated archive headlines are grouped; original article links remain available.
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Ice in flight controls creates violent fluttering
During takeoff, after rotating and becoming airborne, and while increasing airspeed, there was a violent fluttering of the flight controls observed th...
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Picture of the Day: Power
William Vergonet submitted this photo and note: “My wife and I work for Fullard Flight at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) in Georgia and, as I love to...
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After replacing almost everything in my engine, why is there metal in my oil filter?
My advice to all who have or will experience metal contamination in an engine: Replace the oil cooler and hoses rather than taking a chance.
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A famed Mustang takes to the air again
The P-51C “Thunderbird,” one of the most recognizable Mustangs from the post-war era, recently had its first flight after its restoration. Warren Piet...
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Georgia high school team wins Aviation Design Challenge
“GAMA continues to be inspired by the effort and creativity we see put forth by all the teams competing in the Aviation Design Challenge,” said Pete B...
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New owner for Finnoff Aviation Products
The private equity firm that also owns Blackhawk Aerospace and AVEX Aviation is the Broomfield, Colorado-based company’s new owner.
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Stinson crashes trying to avoid van on the runway
A runway incursion, which resulted in a go-around, and subsequent forced landing when the airplane was not able to climb at a rate sufficient to clear...
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Picture of the Day: Pitts Special
Joe Fernandez submitted this photo and note: “Andrea McGilvray and her Pitts Special at South Texas Regional Airport (KHDO) in Hondo, Texas.”
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The question of ownership
I was having enough difficulty paying for my flight lessons. Finding and buying an airplane was just crazy. Or so I thought.
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First flight for Diamond’s aerobatic trainer
The maiden flight lasted 30 minutes and covered all basic maneuvers, including performance and handling checks.
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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 windsoc...