Al Trausch submitted this photo and note: “Flying my 1976 Cessna 150M, I captured the sunset on the Tennessee River between Guntersville and Huntsville, Alabama.”
The Solution To Our Problem is Just a Hangar Away
The future of general aviation depends on bringing younger people into the fold. Here’s an idea: EAA chapters could pair with high school STEM programs and aero clubs to bridge the generational gap, grow membership in both, and revitalize local airport communities across the country.
Converted Cessna Completes First Autonomous Cross-Country Flight
An aircraft powered by Joby Aviation’s autonomous technology has successfully completed the first self-piloted flight across the United States. The flight covered nearly 3,200 miles with zero control input from the onboard safety pilot, according to company officials.
FAA Launches New AI Air Traffic Control Tool
The FAA has introduced SMART, a new AI tool designed to streamline air traffic control. By centralizing weather, flight paths, and staffing data, this predictive system aims to reduce delays, optimize airspace capacity, and enhance safety across the nation’s skies.
New NiteOcean App Offers Comprehensive Tools For Pilots
Fly Away Today recently launched NiteOcean, a new app designed to unify essential aviation information, pilot tools, and flight records. Available for iOS and Android, the app helps pilots track weather, manage logbooks, and connect with a growing aviation community.
Wake Turbulence Damages Cessna 180, Injures Pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s encounter with wake turbulence, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
Picture of the Day: Back Home
Danny Marcy submitted this photo and note: “Just returned from Stratford, Texas, pulling my Avid Flyer on its own trailer. I started this build in 1992 and finished it in 1997. In 2010 I retired and sold the Avid and our house in Illinois. We moved to Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, and I had no place for the Avid at the lake. Then the flying bug bit again. I joined EAA Chapter 1254 at the Lake and decided to call the man who bought the Avid. We struck a deal. The wife and I drove to Texas to bring my Avid Flyer back home.”
Questions from the Cockpit: Beware Bias
Christina, a student pilot in Florida, writes: My CFI was telling me about expectation and confirmation bias today, but I couldn’t help wondering: Is this really a thing? I mean, I understand the theory – on paper – but it’s hard for me to get my head around it really happening. Is this truly a serious threat?
Video: Fly Rocky Top
When the Recreational Aviation Foundation introduced its Fly Rocky Top airstrip network in Tennessee, it was touted as the best way for pilots to see the backcountry beauty of the state. But there’s more to it than that, according to association officials.