Jamail Larkins, the FAA Ambassador for Aviation & Space Education, brings the DreamLaunch tour to Hampton University in Virginia.
Wright Brothers monument added to Spirit of Flight Museum
“The Wright brothers taught us how to fly and we want to encourage future generations to get involved in aviation and aviation history,” said Gordon Page, President of the Spirit of Flight Foundation. “This monument is something we have wanted to add to the museum for years.”
Climb launches Training Management System for flight training
Partnering with ASA, the new company aims to change the way people learn to fly.
Improperly constructed tailwheel locking assembly leads to loss of control
Probable Cause: Loss of directional control during landing due to an improperly constructed and maintained tailwheel locking assembly.
Picture of the Day: Chicago at night
Nina Busch submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken from my PA-28 on my way to pick up my daughter from college for Thanksgiving break. It was a beautiful, clear night with the city buildings lit up red and green. The photo was taken just north of Navy Pier.”
Free hangar, one catch
Ryan Luetzow wants to give away his 100-foot by 120-foot hangar at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) in Wisconsin. But there’s a catch: Whoever accepts the offer has to take over his lease, which tops $3,000 a month.
King Air lands itself at KBJC
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.
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.
New prop for ScaleWings Mustang
ScaleWings, which manufactures the SW-51, a 72% scale replica of the North American P-51 Mustang, has partnered with MT-Propeller to develop a 33% larger propeller for the airplane.