The folks at the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire will be busy on Oct. 24, 2026, issuing official Broomstick Pilot Licenses. Applicants must attend a brief “ground school” prior to getting a license. They’ll also get the chance to meet the ghosts of famous aviators, including Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart, and Alan Shepard, who will describe their achievements and explain basic principles of flight.
Tips to Overcome Self-Doubt While Learning to Fly
With private pilot training carrying a dropout rate around 80%, self-doubt pushes many students out. Discover why building confidence is just as important as mastering aviation skills, and learn practical strategies to overcome mental hurdles.
FAA Unveils New Tool to Help Pilots Make Decisions About Medications
The FAA has launched MedGuide, an interactive online resource designed to help pilots and air traffic controllers evaluate prescription and over-the-counter medications. The new tool simplifies fitness-for-flight decisions, clarifies required wait periods, and aims to close longstanding aviation medical clearance gaps.
Cirrus Aircraft Opens New Duluth Warehouse Center
Cirrus Aircraft has opened a new 60,000-square-foot warehouse center in Duluth, Minnesota. This centralized facility expands parts storage and processing space to support ongoing production growth and aftermarket services, according to company officials.
Nominations Open for Crossfield Aerospace Educator Award
The National Aviation Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the A. Scott Crossfield Aerospace Educator of the Year Award, which recognizes K-12 teachers. Nominations are due Nov. 1, 2026.
Passenger Interference Contributes to Gyroplane Crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s loss of control due to flight control interference by the passenger during takeoff.
Picture of the Day: First Flight
Will Vergonet submitted this photo and note: “Alvin Reinauer presented us all at Bipe Inc. with a first flight certificate after completing his first day of flying after the restoration of his Waco was completed. I’d say he was extremely excited to have her back in the air.”
We Need More A&Ps and More Mentors
With 44% of U.S. mechanics nearing or past retirement age, the aviation industry faces a massive maintenance crunch. But as enrollment climbs and new students step up, industry leaders say mentorship is the key to filling the hangar.
Latest Search for Amelia Earhart Turns Up No Evidence of Her Airplane
The search for Amelia Earhart continues after an expedition to Nikumaroro found no evidence of Earhart’s lost Lockheed Electra 10-E. Officials from Purdue University say the search for the lost aviator and her navigator will continue.