After 10 nationwide meets in 2025, beginning in April with the Swamp STOL in Jennings, Louisiana, the National STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) series wraps up with the Lonestar STOL and National Finals in Sulphur Springs Texas.
Sport Pilot 2.0 era takes off
“Sport Pilot 2.0 gives more people than ever the opening to pursue their dreams of putting themselves in the pilot seat and enjoying the unique perspectives of flight,” said EAA officials.
New documentary showcases GA in South Africa
The 13-minute documentary explores how general aviation connects people and communities, whether on rural farms where airplanes provide a lifeline or at Sling Aircraft in Johannesburg, which produces aircraft that are flown worldwide, according to AOPA officials.
Pocket carbon monoxide detector for pilots introduced
Designed for aviation use, the CO-Pocket is a rechargeable carbon monoxide detector that fits in a pocket, hangs from a lanyard, or mounts on any surface in the cockpit, according to company officials.
Fuel exhaustion leads to forced landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: Autumn morning
Gerry Strazz submitted this photo and note: “On the Treasure Coast of Florida.”
We were here first
Instead of requiring drones to detect and avoid (DAA) any obstacle (like airplanes, helicopters, or cranes), this rule will put the onus on crewed aircraft.
Video: Not your regular air show
“If the snarl of two dozen roaring warbirds wasn’t enough in the skies over Santa Maria, California, on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, at mid-day a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from nearby Vandenberg (Space Force Base) lit up the sky as air show visitors and participants watched in awe,” Fred said.
Restoration of backcountry airstrip in the works
The Recreational Aviation Foundation has received approval from the Bureau of Land Management’s Ukiah Field Office to restore the Walker Ridge Airstrip, located within the Snow Mountain National Monument in Northern California.