General Aviation News columnist Frederick A. Johnsen sent in this photo, with a note: “A Cessna 182 catches the reflected green dot as it nears touchdown at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. The Cessna was one of many aircraft that arrived Friday afternoon, July 17, when smoky skies cleared enough to permit VFR conditions at Oshkosh. AirVenture officially started Monday July 20 and runs through Sunday, July 26.”
If You Fly It You Should Be Able To Fix It
“If you fly it you should be able to fix it.” That’s the rule one family has lived by for generations. Discover the inspiring story of an aviation family whose patriarch spent 50 years maintaining their personal fleet, passing down invaluable mechanic skills and a lasting legacy to his children and grandchildren.
FAA Acceptance of ASTM Standards Clears Path for MOSAIC
The FAA has officially accepted ASTM consensus standards for light-sport aircraft, completing the final requirement for the new MOSAIC rule taking effect this July.
Volunteers Restore Monache Meadows Airstrip In High Sierras
After decades of neglect and unofficial closure, the Recreational Aviation Foundation has successfully restored California’s Monache Meadows airstrip. Thanks to 15 years of persistent volunteer efforts and Forest Service cooperation, this remote High Sierra destination is now safely open for backcountry pilots.
New Blackstar Sim Debuts at Oshkosh
Blackstar Flight Simulation has introduced the Blackstar Eclipse. As the first advanced training device integrated with the Community Aviation Platform, it uses military-grade Varjo XR-4 visual headsets to bring unprecedented realism to the general aviation flight training market.
VFR into IMC Fatal for Three
Probable Cause: The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
Pictures of the Day: Smoky Morning at Oshkosh
Paul Spanbauer submitted these photos and a note: “EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, which officially starts July 20, is just across the runway, but tough to see through the Canadian wildfire smoke.”
Head-Up Display Glasses for General Aviation Debut
Three aviation companies have partnered to introduce APEX HUD, connected head-up display glasses for general aviation pilots. Integrating EyeLights hardware with Adventure Pilot’s iFly EFB and AURA AERO expertise, this new technology enhances flight safety and situational awareness.
SkyPlay: Bridging The Gap Between Portable And Panel Avionics
uAvionix and ForeFlight have teamed up to introduce SkyPlay, which brings the familiar ForeFlight experience directly to your aircraft’s panel.