The upcoming Girls in Aviation Day boasts more than 50 events in the United States and a growing list of international events.
Cessna tie-down eyebolts, trim wheel shafts and more approved
McFarlane Aviation Products has received several approvals for Cessna aircraft parts, including tie-down eyebolts, trim wheel shafts and sprockets, trim actuator boots and clamps, and more.
Latest editions of AMT handbooks released
WINGsReality EDU has released the 2018 editions of three Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbooks.
Picture of the Day: A welcome rain
Penny Rafferty Hamilton, the AOPA Airport Support Network Volunteer at Granby/Grand County Airport-Emily Warner Field (KGNB) in Colorado, sent in this picture with a short note: “Beech Baron reflected in the rain at the Granby/Grand County Airport-Emily Warner Field taken late morning Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, after a much-needed rain shower to help dampen forest fire […]
GA accidents down as flight hours increase
A new AOPA Air Safety Institute report shows that the fatal accident rate declined in 2015 — the latest year data was available — while flight hours increased.
A clean plane is a happy plane
Aviation students will wash planes to raise money at Mansfield Municipal Airport in Massachusetts Sept. 29.
Pilot Your Own Adventure
Pilots are encouraged to share their favorite flying adventure to win prizes.
Wipaire increases Grand Caravan gross weight
Wipaire has received an FAA STC to increase the Cessna Grand Caravan’s gross weight 125 pounds to 9,187 pounds on Wipline 8750 floats. The STC is available for aircraft powered by the PT6A-140 engine.
Picture of the Day: Fireworks on final
Andrew Shawkey submitted the following photo and note: “The end of a spectacular night flight for CFI Andrew Shawkey and student Peter Spivack in Rock Hill, S.C. Fly Carolina!” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture […]