Scott Crane submitted this photo and note: “Our family heirloom — a 1948 Bonanza — over Southern Wisconsin. Photo by Leonardo Correa Luna.”
The Gift
A newly minted 17-year-old private pilot takes his mother on a memorable cross-country flight to Hannibal, Missouri, to explore the hometown of Mark Twain and Bill Lear. And as any parent knows, the chance to spend the day with your teenager is a gift you readily accept.
Flying a Carbon Cub UL Across the Globe
Instead of shipping his new aircraft home, an Australian pilot flew his Carbon Cub UL nearly 17,000 nautical miles from Washington State to his home in Port Macquarie.
Thrust Flight Partners With Hampton University Aviation Program
Thrust Flight has partnered with Hampton University to serve as the flight-training provider for the school’s Flight Education curriculum. The company’s new Virginia campus will offer pilot and mechanic training to university students, as well as the public.
New App Helps Student Pilots Beat Mic Fright
Overcome “mic fright” with ATCpal, a new app that lets student pilots practice radio calls with an AI air traffic controller. By grading phraseology against official FAA standards, this tool provides a way to master aviation communication before hitting the skies.
Coolant Leak and Unstable Approach Cause Bearhawk Crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s unstable approach which resulted in a landing with insufficient runway remaining to stop and subsequent impact with a river embankment. Contributing was the engine coolant system anomaly.
Picture of the Day: Flight of Frenchies
Roger Dawes submitted this photo with a note: “I flew three French Bulldogs as part of a PilotsNPaws.org rescue flight — including one that was in dire need of surgery to repair its ear. These two were ready to get going and were coaxing me to ‘get the show on the road!'”
A Pilot’s Guide to Aviation Insurance Policies
An aviation insurance policy is a strictly binding legal flight plan of mutual obligations. Discover how understanding your liability limits, hidden protections, and pilot warranties will prevent you from accidentally flying without the coverage you actually need.
Caldwell Executive Airport Celebrates 50th Anniversary With Fly-In
Caldwell Executive Airport in Idaho will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sept. 5, 2026. The milestone event features a full day of family-friendly activities, including a pilot fly-in, an artisan market, live music, and more to honor five decades of local aviation history.