Frederic Smet submitted this photo and note: “Parked the airplane at my home airfield, Grimbergen, near Brussels, in Belgium. All shiny after some deep cleaning and with a nice view on the hangar doors of the beautiful classical 1947-built hangars. A design of Alfred Hardy.”
A New Mission for the A-26 Lady Liberty
After a landing accident ended her flying career, the historic Douglas A-26 Invader known as “Lady Liberty” is embarking on a new mission at the Tulsa Air and Space Museum.
Georgia Teens Win Aviation Design Challenge
This year’s mission was to modify a Cessna 208 Caravan to complete a test flight, carrying as much weight as possible, as fast as possible, in the French Alps. The teams needed to design their aircraft to maximize speed and cargo weight to successfully navigate between two remote locations in high altitudes.
Pilot Mistakes Road for Runway
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to correctly identify the airport runway, which resulted in a landing on a road and contact with a power line. Contributing to the outcome was the sun glare.
Picture of the Day: Freedom To Fly
Megan Vande Voort submitted this photo and a note: “Between the parades and fireworks on July 4, 2026, the air was smooth and still. Shane Vande Voort got to exercise his freedom to fly in his Meyers OTW. A perfect way to wrap up the day.”
Work To Fix Tillamook Air Museum Hangar Slated To Begin In August
Work is anticipated to begin in early August and is expected to take approximately 30 days to complete, according to a post on the museum’s Facebook page.
New Helicopter Scholarship Takes Off
Mark Robinson, an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, has launched a new scholarship for helicopter flight training. Valued at a minimum of $7,100, the scholarship is intended to grow the number of helicopter pilots in the U.S.
Dynon Adds IFR Navigation Capability to SkyView HDX
Fly coupled LPV approaches and clear your radio stack with Dynon’s new space-saving, remote-mounted IFR GPS navigation module for SkyView HDX displays.
Maintenance Error Leads to Engine Fire
Probable Cause: The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure a B-nut on the No. 5 cylinder fuel injector line, resulting in a fuel leak and engine fire.