Hoping the FAA can inform the public of failures caused by speakers and other common magnets near vital components and computers in modern aircraft. Outcome would have been completely different if the situation would have occurred in IMC conditions.
Picture of the Day: Night landing
Bill Bennett submitted this photo and note: “Landing on Runway 18 at McKinney National Airport (KTKI) in Texas. Dark skies on our approach in our TB-20 Trinidad.”
ASA to relocate to Kalamazoo
Greg Robbins, ASA’s owner since 2022 and a resident of Kalamazoo, says he views the relocation as a professional milestone and a personal commitment in the company’s future.
ATP Flight School expands in Michigan
Located at the Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) in Pontiac and the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (KARB), the new locations join ATP’s existing operations at Willow Run Airport (KYIP) to provide flight training in Michigan.
Daher unveils the Me & My Kodiak app
The app, which is compatible with smartphones and tablets, features three core functions: Remote Aircraft Status, My Kodiak Docs, and Contacts.
Pilot freezes when plane hit by downdraft
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
Picture of the Day: Flying among fireworks
General Aviation News columnist Frederick A. Johnsen sent in this photo from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, noting: “Kyle Fowler’s yellow Long EZ glows in the reflected light of fireworks during Wednesday night’s air show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.”
Van’s RV-15 goes into production
Van’s began taking orders for the RV-15 — the company’s first-ever high wing — at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.
FLT Academy unveils new campus in Spanish Fork
The new campus joins one already established at KBTF.