Students must apply by March 1, 2026, for the scholarships, which cover private pilot ground school and two introductory flights.
Failure to Secure Oil Filler Cap Leads to Accident
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a precautionary landing on the soft surface and subsequent nose over.
Picture of the Day: Land, Water, Ice
Fred Bedard submitted this photo and note: “Took my ICON into Alton Bay, New Hampshire, the only FAA designated ice runway in the US. So I’ve landed on land, water, and ice.”
Student Built Electric-Powered Xenos Makes First Flight
“We should be able to fly forever for free.”
KSBP FBO Goes Solar Powered
The solar panel system powers the ACI Jet’s FBO, FAA Part 145 aircraft maintenance and repair station, and flight operations at San Luis Obispo County Airport (KSBP) in California.
Garmin Expands to KIWA
The new facility at Arizona’s Mesa Gateway Airport will be used for aircraft certification and flight testing.
Student’s Improper Fuel Management Results in Fuel Starvation
Probable Cause: The student pilot’s improper fuel management during the cross-country flight, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: Lady Liberty Just Chilling
Bev Weintraub submitted this photo and note: “I was lucky enough to snap this picture with my phone during a flight over the Hudson River on a cold, cold January day.”
The Sky is Getting Crowded — And It’s Only Going to Get Worse
The GAO warns the FAA must set clear milestones for drones to detect and avoid manned aircraft as the number of drones sharing the National Airspace System is expected to near 4 million by 2029.