“This is continued good news on the safety front, as fatal accident totals in the experimental category have fallen 40% in the past decade,” said Sean Elliott, EAA’s vice president of advocacy and safety. “Fatal accidents in homebuilt aircraft have dropped by one-third over that time as well, reflecting a safety culture that is more widely accepted and followed as an important part of the balance of freedom and responsibility that is such an essential element of flying.”
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Hundreds more engines approved for unleaded avgas
An Oct. 28, 2021, Approved Model List includes an additional 611 engines approved to use GAMI’s new unleaded avgas.
The control tower of the future
The FAA has more than 100 aging control towers at regional and municipal airports across the United States that will eventually need to be replaced.
What makes a good flight training experience?
The sheer enjoyment of flying tops the list of what makes a great flight training experience.
FAA weather camera launched at Michigan airport
Metro Aviation becomes the first non-government entity to participate in the FAA’s Weather Camera Program.
Tips and tricks from our readers inspired by accidents and incidents
Our readers aren’t shy about sharing their viewpoints, but when it come to the NTSB Accident Reports they are more than willing to offer the tips and tricks they’ve learned along the way to avoid a similar mistake.
Utah Aviation Coalition takes off
Officials with the Utah Business Aviation Association (UBAA), the Utah Airport Operators Association (UAOA), the Utah General Aviation Association (UGAA), the Utah Back Country Pilots Association, and others, say they are optimistic the new coalition will boost support for general aviation in the Beehive State.
Cessna 172, 182 and 206 approved for lower lead fuels
All three Cessna models are powered by engines manufactured by Lycoming Engines. Lycoming recently approved the use of unleaded and lower-leaded fuels after completion of a series of tests. The fuel is compatible for both new production and legacy Cessna piston aircraft, Textron Aviation officials noted.
Aviation photographer flies west
Eric Dumigan, a well-known aviation photographer who contributed frequently to General Aviation News, passed away suddenly in September 2021.