Eric Meltzer sent in this photo with a note: “Our Cessna 172i on the ramp at Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA) in Florida, decked out for Christmas. Decorations and photos by Erin Meltzer.”
Pilot creates Nativity scene in skies above northern Ohio
According to FlightAware, the Piper Cherokee pilot took off from Wood County Airport in Bowling Green, Ohio, at 5:36 p.m. During the flight, which covered 500 miles and took five hours, the pilot sketched out Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus in a manger.
17th annual Flight School conference ready for takeoff
Events include 19 education sessions, three general sessions, roundtable workshops, and a trade show with more than 60 exhibitors.
New flight training program in the works at KTXK
Texarkana College will launch a new flight training program at Texarkana Regional Airport (KTXK) in Arkansas in the spring of 2026.
Inflight collision with bird bends Cessna 172
Probable Cause: An inflight collision with a bird during initial climb.
Picture of the Day: Santa temporarily replaces his sleigh
Hayman Tam submitted this photo and note: “Santa arrives by helicopter at the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, California. This year the reindeer were replaced by an Enstrom 280C Shark.”
Just the facts
While the general aviation industry hailed the passage of the FAA’s final Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) rule in July 2025, many still remain confused about what it really means. To help increase understanding, the FAA recently released a MOSAIC Fact Sheet that breaks down the important dates, the changes, and what is coming later in 2026.
FAA investigating Lycoming IO-360 shutdowns
An airworthiness concern sheet was published after multiple reports were received indicating uncommanded engine shutdowns on aircraft with IO-360 engines using AVStar manufactured vertical and horizontal mounted fuel servos when the throttle was brought back toward idle.
Deadline for GA Awards nominations extended
The deadline was extended due to this year’s government shutdown.