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Salukis join United Aviate
At a September 13 signing ceremony, Southern Illinois University Carbondale and United Airlines finalized a partnership aimed at providing SIU student...
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Cirrus Aircraft expands Duluth operations
Cirrus Aircraft announced plans to develop the Duluth Innovation Center at its headquarters following the acquisition of a 189,000 square-foot facilit...
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Gyro Hero: Controlled emergencies
With such simple systems and relatively low cruise speeds, gyroplanes can be very safe aircraft. But emergencies are where they really shine. I’d take...
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Safety in the backcountry
Late summer and fall are your last opportunities to enjoy flying in the backcountry while the rugged strips are still free of snow. Whether you plan t...
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Training and Safety Tip: Lost com
From primary pilot training to biennial flight reviews, pilots are quizzed on interpreting air traffic control light gun signals if their communicatio...
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Early Analysis Flight Training Accident
On September 8, 2022, a PiperSport crashed at the Santa Monica Municipal Airport (KSMO) in Santa Monica, California. The accident caused the airplane...
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Air race pilot mourned, Reno races suspended
The Stihl National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada, ended in tragedy on September 18 when air race competitor and 2021 Rookie of the Year Aaron...
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Tamarack tackling range, fuel, emissions
Idaho-based Tamarack Aerospace Group announced its fuel-saving active winglet system can now be installed on the newest model of Cessna Citation aircr...
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Cirrus Vision Jet parachute logs first save
Rescue crews found three survivors in a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet that came to rest September 9 on a swampy lakeshore in Florida, with thunderstorms in t...
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Collins honored with Wright trophy
Retired U.S. Air Force colonel and barrier-breaking astronaut Eileen Collins will receive the 2022 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, honoring her for “...
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AOPA connects, supports at Global Aerospace Summit
On September 14 and 15 the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted the Global Aerospace Summit—an industry event where leaders in air and space came together...