Lindsay Petre submitted this photo and note: “Needing a break from studying for my private rotorcraft, I took a little solo trip around the beautiful springtime Connecticut countryside in the Robinson R22.”
Piston Aircraft Deliveries Climb So Far in 2026
GAMA’s first quarter report shows notable increases in piston airplane and business jet deliveries. While total airplane shipment values soared to $6.1 billion, helicopter shipments experienced slight declines across the board.
European Single-Structure Hangar Houses Debut in U.S.
Dutch-Houses and Aeroview Design launch a premium single-structure hangar home concept in the U.S., offering pilots seamless runway-to-living spaces.
ALSIM Introduces its First FTD Level 6 Simulator
US Aviation Academy has ordered five of the ALSIM P2006T MKII simulators, which replicate the Tecnam P2006T MKII twin-engine aircraft, according to ALSIM officials.
Passenger Not Wearing Seatbelt Seriously Injured When Pilot Loses Control While Landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain control while landing on a wet turf runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with trees. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure the passenger’s proper use of seatbelts before the landing.
Picture of the Day: Marking A Milestone
Christian Sanchez submitted this photo and note: “On this day, I pointed the nose and flew to Palacios, Texas. While this little coastal town may not mean much to most people, it’s a town that marked a milestone for me: My 500th hour in the sky.”
Honoring Our Veterans
General Aviation News Of Wings & Things columnist Fred Johnsen spent Memorial Day 2026 at the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho, and captured this video.
New Tower In the Works for KISM
The City of Kissimmee has secured a $10 million federal grant through the FAA Contract Tower Program to build a new air traffic control tower at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM), replacing the airport’s aging facility built in 1997.
Piper Ends Up in Watermelon Field After Pilot Changes Mind About Rejected Takeoff
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper decision to re-attempt a takeoff with little runway remaining, after rejecting a takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun at a higher speed and collision with terrain.