Ryan Weir submitted this photo and note: “My airpark neighbor captured this picture of my Stearman on July 4, 2026, landing at South Prairie Airport (02WA) in Washington, after I took Old Glory out to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.”
Cirrus Introduces the TRAC10 Engineered for Professional Flight Training
Cirrus Aircraft has unveiled the TRAC10, a purpose-built flight training airplane designed for professional and collegiate aviation programs. First deliveries are expected in 2027.
Carbon Cub ULT: New Turboprop Backcountry Aircraft
Discover CubCrafters’ new turbine-powered Carbon Cub ULT, the first U.S. turboprop eligible for Sport Pilots under the FAA’s upcoming MOSAIC rules.
Infinite Flight Goes Live
Building on the foundation of Infinite Flight’s multiplayer experience, Infinite Flight Live introduces persistent aircraft that remain in the world after a flight ends. Aircraft maintain their location, history, and operational status, creating a new style of flying where every flight can influence what happens next, according to company officials.
Fatigue, Distractions, and a Strange Airport Bad Combination for Piper Pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distractions and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.
Picture of the Day: Idaho Backcountry Visit
Tom Gresham submitted this photo and note: “A Cessna 182 sits on Bernard Airstrip on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho’s Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area. This stop was part of a multi-day training session in backcountry flying. Many of the airstrips in the backcountry are long enough for a Skylane, but density altitude remains a constant factor.”
Why the Learn-Do-Fly Training Standard Improves Pilot Safety
General aviation faces critical challenges with high student dropout rates and fatal loss of control accidents. The new free, evidence-based Learn-Do-Fly Training Standard aims to solve these issues by shifting flight instruction from rote memorization to true correlation and lasting pilot proficiency.
Sporty’s Launches Aviation eBook Store
The new store features publications from Sporty’s, Jeppesen ForeFlight, PilotWorkshops, and the FAA, covering topics ranging from primary flight training and instrument flying to avionics, communications, aircraft systems, and flight procedures.
Vintage Airplanes Collide During Air Show
Probable Cause: The Great Lakes pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from the Bucker Jungmann while maneuvering during an air show, which resulted in a midair collision, the inability of the Bucker Jungmann to maintain altitude, and its subsequent forced landing.