Columnist Ben Visser contends the general aviation industry has been standing still way too long. It’s time to focus on new technology — and a younger customer base.
Czech Republic’s Sonka clinches hat trick in latest Red Bull Air Race
The Czech Republic’s Martin Sonka won the Red Bull Air Race in Austria — his third in a row — and he’s now on the top of the World Championship standings.
Mission Aviation Fellowship installs new president
David Holsten, a veteran missionary pilot-mechanic, has taken the helm at Mission Aviation Fellowship.
Performance Aircraft plans new facility at KLNK
A larger facility is in the works for Performance Aircraft at Lincoln Airport (KLNK) at Nebraska, as the flight school plans to triple its number of flight training students in the next few years.
Preventive maintenance program for drones launches
Fortress UAV has launched a new preventative maintenance program for drones.
Student pilot seriously injured in crash
Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate and runway alignment during the landing flare, which resulted in the airplane touching down left of the runway and hitting a ditch.
Picture of the Day: Sunrise flight
Chad Christopher submitted the following photo and note: “Love this shot of the sun rising and giving a yellow glare with the lake in the background.” Chad explains that the photo was taken in August 2018, with Corey Reed flying the company’s test Cessna 172, and TruTrak President Andrew Barker flying an RV-10 as the chase […]
Warbird Roundup 2018 features world-class fliers and aircraft
World-class pilots and aircraft flocked to Idaho for Warbird Roundup 2018 hosted by the Warhawk Air Museum.
GAN’s own Jamie Beckett featured at DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase
General Aviation News columnist Jamie Beckett will be a featured speaker at the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase, set for Nov. 1-3 at DeLand Municipal Airport in Florida.