Dave Stevenson soloed 75 years ago, and is still flying.
KVRB wants to go back to being a general aviation airport
The airport is losing money by no longer being a general aviation airport.
Picture of the Day: Taking off in South Africa
Martin Ledger submitted this photo and note: “A Stearman departing Vereeniging Airport (FAVV) in South Africa.”
New features unveiled for Aspen’s Evolution E5
Starting at $4,995, the Evolution E5 EFI is approved for both IFR and VFR flight.
New aviation scholarship named in honor of legacy aviator
Deadline to apply for the new scholarship is May 1.
Helicopter hits another helicopter while landing
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from a stationary helicopter during landing. Contributing to the accident was the ground crew’s failure to ensure that the helicopter would clear the stationary helicopter.
Picture of the Day: Flitfire takes flight
Mike Taylor submitted the following photo and note: “Alamo Liaison Squadron in San Antonio, Texas, restored this 1939 J-3 Cub to resemble the Flitfire aircraft produced by Piper Aircraft. The aircraft resides at the squadron’s museum and is one among a collection of World War II L-birds the organization maintains in flying condition. (Photo by […]
Students win out over airlines for award-winning CFI
“To see a student go from zero to a pilot’s license, that’s just cool. That’s what keeps me going.”
Homebuilt registrations up in 2019
Van’s Aircraft leads the list, with Zenith Aircraft, CubCrafters, RANS, and Kitfox taking second to fifth place.