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.
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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.
Precision Training with a Purpose: University Flight Team Parachutes Toys to Children in Need
Students with the Embry-Riddle Eagles Flight Team recently swapped competition targets for teddy bears, partnering with a non-profit organization to parachute toys to foster children.
Ticket Sales Open for Roswell Races
All seven classes return to race in 2026 after the Sport and Unlimited classes sat out the inaugural races in 2025. The event will also feature static and military displays and the Thunderbirds performing for the first time in Roswell.
Advocates Meet With FAA to Protest Proposed KBKL Closure
“The proposal to eliminate this important reliever airport, serving 50,000 flights each year, is both unprecedented and a waste of taxpayer resources.”
Electric Aircraft Symposium Returns to Oshkosh
The 20th annual Electric Aircraft Symposium EAS 2026 will feature more than three dozen experts covering the spectrum of topics spanning electric aviation and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), with insights on industry and government developments.