Pan Am Flight Academy and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have partnered to expand the Next Gen Pilot Program. This initiative offers Daytona Beach students and alumni discounted ATP-CTP training in Miami, bridging the gap between university education and a professional commercial airline career.
Parachutist Collides With Departing Cessna 172
Probable Cause: The parachutist’s failure to control his canopy which resulted in a downwind landing, an overshoot of the drop zone, and collision with a departing airplane.
Picture of the Day: The Show Must Go On
Megan Vande Voort submitted this photo and note: “Despite crazy hot temperatures, Antique Airfield is ready for flying and fun this Labor Day weekend. This pretty polished Cessna 140 sparkles in the sun in front of the main hangar on the field.”
General Aviation Sales Up in First Six Months of 2026
The first half of 2026 brought growth to the general aviation industry. According to a newly released report, both aircraft shipments and overall billings experienced increases.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Unveils New National Championship Air Races Expansion
Microsoft Flight Simulator is launching a National Championship Air Races expansion this October. The update includes both high-speed circuit racing and head-to-head STOL Drag competitions.
McFarlane Introduces Flex MD23 Digital Meter for Caravans
McFarlane Aviation has introduced the FAA STC-approved Flex MD23 Volt/Amp Meter, a digital replacement for legacy electrical gauges in Cessna 208B Caravans. The two-inch instrument simplifies electrical system monitoring by combining the meter and selector switch into one display.
Slat Retraction Leads to SuperStol Crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a go-around which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Lunch Break
Jackie Burch submitted this photo and note: “Enjoying a sunny picnic lunch at a fuel stop at 108 Mile Ranch in British Columbia on the way to Alaska following the Alaska Highway.”
Powerplant Failures Leading Cause of Fatal Business Aviation Accidents
The National Business Aviation Association’s second quarter 2026 safety analysis reveals that powerplant and component failures were the leading cause of fatal business aviation accidents.