“Actual weather conditions at remote backcountry airstrips are often quite different from local airport weather reports, which might be many miles away,” noted Wendy Lessig, RAF’s Utah Liaison.
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A new review of research into general aviation accidents unearthed a startling statistic: Pilots without an instrument rating lose control of their aircraft within 178 seconds of entering IMC.
The benefits of MOSAIC to homebuilt aircraft builders
A recent missive from Sebastien Heintz at Zenith Aircraft Company details how Zenith builders and owners can benefit from the new MOSAIC rule from the FAA.
Aspiring entrepreneurs explore aviation careers at Naples Airport
For three consecutive mornings, Oct. 20-22, 2025, 18 teens participating in the Southwest Florida CEO program arrived at Naples Airport before sunrise for a series of meetings, information sessions, and an airfield tour.
magniX Samson batteries to power eFlyer
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DPE Symposium slated
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200 and counting…
Wipaire recently hit a milestone: The delivery of its 200th Fire Boss aerial firefighting platform.
Air Care Alliance names new president
The Air Care Alliance (ACA) has named Mark Hanson as the organization’s new president, following the passing of longtime leader Jim Hesseman earlier this year.
Utah backcountry airstrip gets green light to reopen
Taylor Flat Airstrip in the northeast corner of Utah has been closed for 28 years. But thanks to efforts by the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), it is set to reopen.