A free firmware update introduces engine-specific acoustic tuning to enhance cockpit communication and comfort for aircraft operators.
National Aviation Hall of Fame Names Class of 2027
Aerospace pioneers spanning extraterrestrial flight, model rocketry, and commercial aircraft leasing will be honored during an enshrinement ceremony in Dayton, Ohio.
ASA Publishes New Guide to FAA Medical Certification
The guide covers MedXPress, Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) examinations, Conditions AMEs Can Issue (CACI), special issuance authorizations, deferrals, denials, appeals, and BasicMed.
Worn Fuel Selector Valve Leads to Fuel Starvation
Probable Cause: A worn fuel selector valve, which resulted in a restriction of fuel flow to the engine and a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Picture of the Day: Oktoberfest at Chilhowee Gliderport
Sparky Barnes submitted this photo and note: “Chilhowee Gliderport’s annual Oktoberfest was a success! This image shows just a few of the gliders that were flying from 92A in Tennessee on the weekend of Oct. 17-18, 2026.”
Accident Case Study: Death Near Dark Canyon
The new video examines a 2012 crash in the Utah backcountry that killed three pilots, one of whom survived the crash but had no way to call for help.
Rep. Sam Graves Receives Silk Scarf Award
The National Business Aviation Association recognized House Transportation Chair Sam Graves for his decades of legislative advocacy and leadership on behalf of general and business aviation.
Civil Air Patrol Expands Its Cessna Fleet
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has ordered 21 additional Cessna piston aircraft that will support CAP’s emergency response, training, and community missions across the U.S. CAP is the world’s largest operator of Cessna aircraft, with a fleet nearing 550 aircraft.
Updated Instrument Rating Oral Exam Guide Released
Jason Blair’s question-and-answer resource offers updated preflight, en route, and arrival preparation for checkrides and instrument instructor evaluations.