Dennis Einstein, founder of Einstein Insurance, will continue with the firm following the acquisition.
Takeoff From Private Airstrip Fatal For Two
Probable Cause: The pilot’s collision with a fence while taking off from a snow-covered dirt airstrip.
Picture of the Day: Trying To Land In The Zone
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “Executing a grass landing as our pond at Grand Rapids/Itasca County Airport-Gordon Newstrom Field (KGPZ) in Minnesota was frozen for the winter. I touched down just shy of the landing zone that I had marked and came to a stop within my self-prescribed landing zone. This is the third year in a row that I have procrastinated to get it into the airport in time to land on water. From there we put it on a float trailer and brought it to the hangar for the float change over.”
Tillamook Air Museum Closed Due To Storm Damage
Severe winds caused major damage to the historic Hangar B at the Port of Tillamook Bay, home to the museum.
Call for Entries: The Richard Collins Writing Prize for Young Pilots
Pilots aged 24 and younger are encouraged to write about their most memorable flight.
Air Tractor Releases Schedule for Maintenance Courses
The Maintenance Familiarization Courses are open to anyone seeking to enhance their technical knowledge and maintenance skills, company officials said, noting customers who recently purchased an Air Tractor aircraft are eligible to receive two training courses at no cost.
Pilot loses control during go-around
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in gusting crosswind conditions.
Picture of the Day: A Sight To Behold
Mike Matheny submitted this photo with a note: “An OV-10 Bronco on display at the National Naval Air Museum in Pensacola, Florida. This is the plane that I put ordinance on between 1971-1977 while in the Marines. I had not laid eyes on a Bronco in 57 years. It brought back a lot of memories. Semper Fi!”
Navigating General Aviation’s Transition to Unleaded Avgas
General aviation pilots and aircraft owners are asked to read the FAA’s draft Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline and comment on it before March 13, 2026.