Adventure Pilot is preparing to release iFly EFB 14.1, an update designed to streamline cockpit management. Featuring new Dynamic Checklists, VFR Visual Approaches, and Turn-Aware Flight Plans, this latest version helps pilots reduce screen-hunting and focus entirely on flying.
Skyfarer Unveils New Flight Training Dashboard
Skyfarer has introduced a suite of new features designed to streamline the journey from aspiring pilot to the left seat. Highlights include a Tracking Dashboard, in-conversation file sharing for training documents, and a responsiveness badge to easily connect students with active flight instructors and schools.
Crosswind Causes Fatal Crash
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel airplane during takeoff from a narrow runway with a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
Pictures of the Day: Celebrating America’s 250th at Oshkosh
General Aviation News writer and photographer Megan Vande Voort sent in these photos captured throughout the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 grounds of planes painted to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
Why Is 5J9 Being Closed?
Horry County’s decision to close Twin City Airport (5J9) in Loris, South Carolina, has sparked fierce pushback from the local aviation community. While officials cite high rehabilitation costs and low usage, local pilots and business owners argue the airfield has been systematically neglected for decades and are fighting to save it. It’s a story that’s common among small general aviation airports across the country.
Spirit of St. Louis 100th Anniversary Flight Launches at Oshkosh
The Lindbergh Foundation has launched the countdown to the 100th anniversary of the Spirit of St. Louis flight. Part of the festivities include the Centennial Charter Flight, a six-day luxury journey retracing Charles Lindbergh’s historic New York to Paris route, while supporting programs that inspire the next generation of aviators.
Tecnam Unveils Rivale
During EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, Tecnam revealed the first physical design elements of its new aircraft program: The Tecnam Rivale. Showcased through a 3,000-pound stainless steel sculpture, the Rivale will feature Continental’s new V6 engine.
Piper Aircraft To Build New Service Center in Vero Beach
Piper Aircraft plans a major expansion of its Vero Beach manufacturing campus, featuring a new service center. Scheduled to open in late 2027, this new factory-supported facility will provide maintenance and aircraft delivery services for the general aviation community while creating 20 new jobs.
magniAIR Electric Engines Now Available for Pre-Order for Experimentals
MagniX has begun accepting pre-orders for its magniAIR electric engine, designed specifically for experimental and kit planes. With initial deliveries targeted for 2027, these firewall-forward packages will allow builders to integrate electric powertrains into popular aircraft kits.