The competition involved designing, building, and flight testing a banner-towing bush plane, conducting charter flights for passengers (rubber ducks) and hauling cargo (hockey pucks) to pay for the airplane and start a banner towing business.
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Help Reopen a Hidden Gem
Giant City State Park in southern Illinois has posted a survey asking for public comments on reopening its backcountry airstrip.
New Legislation Aims to Bridge Information Gap on Unleaded Avgas
Lawmakers have introduced the UNLEADED Act, a bipartisan bill requiring the FAA to establish an education program for general aviation’s transition to lead-free fuel.
New Hangars and Fuel Systems at Oklahoma’s GA Airports
New T-hangars, a new self-service 100LL fuel system, and new fences were among the projects completed at some of the state’s general aviation airports.
Celebrating Wilbur Wright’s Birthday
The First Flight Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the legacy of the Wright Brothers, raised more than $7,000 during a celebration of Wilbur Wright’s birthday April 16, 2026.
High Desert Disaster
The Accident Case Study recreates the tragic events that led a novice backcountry pilot to crash on final approach to a backcountry airstrip in California’s Mojave Desert in 2021, killing both himself and his pilot-rated passenger.
Runway To Rise Scholarships Top $20,000
Deadline is May 25, 2026, to apply for more than $20,000 in flight training scholarshps.
Florida Bans Use of ADS-B for General Aviation Landing Fees
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis April 23, the new law goes into effect July 1, 2026.
How To Turn $6 Million Into $172 Million
The funds, approved by the Colorado Aeronautical Board, will help general aviation airports transition to unleaded fuel, as well as unlock more than $172 million in federal funds for the state’s airports.