ZeroToSolo matches aspiring aviators with scholarship opportunities and affordable training paths using a two-minute quiz.
Sporty’s Introduces Heated Seat Pad
A portable cockpit comfort solution designed to supplement weak cabin heaters during chilly autumn mornings and cold-weather flights.
New Book Chronicles the History of Flight
Jason Wardle’s new book, “To the Skies: Aircraft, Rockets and the Fight to Fly,” examines human flight from early ballooning to modern reusable rockets. The book explores not just famous machines, but the engineers, pilots, and global infrastructure that built modern aerospace.
BriefingPal Launches Free VFR Flight Planning Tool
Pilots can now access manufacturer performance data, weather briefings, weight and balance calculations, and route terrain profiles in a single digital platform.
Picture of the Day: Moonlit Approach Over Buzzards Bay
Ron Backnick submitted this photo and note: “Approaching the Elizabeth Islands and Woods Hole at approximately 2,000 MSL at 9 p.m. The moon reflecting off Buzzards Bay made finding my home field in Falmouth Airpark (5B6) in Massachusetts easy after a long cross country from Wisconsin. I snapped this with my iPhone while flying my 2004 Cirrus SR-22.”
Reality Does Not Negotiate: Business Insights From Peter Bowers
Former WACO Aircraft Corporation President Peter Bowers shares business and leadership lessons from revitalizing a niche aviation brand and then watching it close. His next chapter involves writing books and looking for his next adventure.
WAI Launches Lift Society Donor Recognition Program
A five-tier initiative offers supporters exclusive benefits and conference perks while helping fund mentorship and career training for female aviators.
New Type Club Launches for Spirit SE-1 Aircraft
Owners, pilots, and recreational aviation enthusiasts gain a dedicated hub for technical collaboration and factory-supported fleet maintenance.
Samson Sky Enlists Cresa for Switchblade Production Facility
An $80 million funding round accelerates plans to establish a 200,000-square-foot manufacturing base for the hybrid-electric vehicle.









