Maclyn Stringer submitted this photo and note: “A student brought their airplane to rest at Vance Brand Airport (KLMO) in Longmont, Colorado, after their first solo, with the Rocky Mountains as the backdrop.”
The Benadryl Danger: New NTSB Data Shows Half of Fatal Crashes Involve Drugs
A new report from the NTSB reveals that over 50% of pilots killed in aviation accidents between 2018 and 2022 tested positive for at least one drug, from Benadryl to marijuana.
The Future of Flight: Washington State To Modernize Skies with New WASP Initiative
A recently completed, comprehensive roadmap called the Washington Aviation System Plan (WASP) guides how the state will invests in, protect, and modernize its 134 public-use airports over the coming decade.
ASA Updates Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide
New and expanded content includes additional questions on human factors, aeromedical factors, and aviation and airport security. Scenario-based training examples have also been updated to reflect modern, real-world instructional environments, ASA officials said.
Pilot Seriously Injured When Oil Starvation Stops Engine
Probable Cause: Insufficient lubrication of the engine’s internal components, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Picture of the Day: South Texas Morning
Mike Macey submitted this photo and note: “Climbing out over Houston eastbound.”
Aviation Museum Restoration Team Puts Final Touches on 70-Year-Old Aircraft Restoration
See how volunteers are reviving a 70-year-old Navy F-8 Crusader. Get an inside look at the 1,000-hour restoration process and find out when it takes flight.
KAPF Begins Project To Keep Airport Operational In A Storm Surge
Naples Airport launches a $25.4M project to elevate airfield lighting. See how this first-of-its-kind storm surge protection keeps critical rescue flights moving.
Free Webinar Series Dedicated to Reducing Loss of Control Inflight Risks
The Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Association International (UPRTA) is launching a webinar series dedicated to mitigating Loss of Control Inflight (LOC-I) risks.