The pilots lost communication with air traffic control, but the Garmin Autoland system automatically engaged “exactly as designed” when the cabin altitude exceeded safe levels.
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Ranger Airfield under new ownership
Ranger Antique Airfield (F23), which dates back to 1911, is now owned by the Ranger Airfield Foundation (RAF). The transfer of ownership from the city of Ranger to the RAF took place in early December 2025.
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.
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.
AOPA, GAMA make list of top lobbyists
In its annual list of Top Lobbyists in 2025, The Hill included Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Senior Vice President, Government Affairs & Advocacy Jim Coon and Paul Feldman, Vice President of Government Affairs for the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.