Sullivan Vande Voort celebrated his 16th birthday May 26, 2025, by completing solo flights in 13 different airplane types, ranging from a 1940 Meyers OTW to the Cirrus SR-20
Volunteers clear up threat to 50G
Volunteers recently pitched in to clear trees that were threatening the two turf runways at Howard Nixon Memorial Airport (50G) in Chesaning, Michigan.
Clip-On IFR training glasses introduced
Instant IFR glasses clip onto your existing eyeglasses or sunglasses. The flip-down lens design allows for smooth transitions between simulated IMC and visual conditions, according to Sporty’s officials.
Monotony, fatigue bad combination for ag pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a power line during a low-level aerial application
flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s fatigue.
Picture of the Day: Caribbean flying
Larry Levin submitted this photo and note: “A friend took this photo of my TB 20 Trinidad as we were flying from Long Island, Bahamas, to Crooked Island.”
New bizjet manufacturer lands at KVQQ
Otto Aviation, which is developing a new business jet, the Phantom 3500, plans to establish a manufacturing and production facility at Cecil Airport (KVQQ) in Jacksonville, Florida.
Oklahoma once again tops list for aerospace education
For the 2025-2026 school year, 144 schools across Oklahoma will teach the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) “You Can Fly” curriculum, up from 117 schools the previous year. This expansion represents more than 20% of all Oklahoma school districts, according to ODAA officials.
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum names first CEO
The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum in Hawaii has hired John P. Hiltz as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Discovery flight ends in crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was his delayed decision to initiate a go-around.