80,000-squaree-feet of hangars coming online.
Neglected maintenance proves fatal for C172 pilot
Probable cause: The pilot’s negligent maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in improper fuel management, fuel starvation, and a loss of engine power during takeoff due to a missing securing pin in the fuel selector handle, and a su
Picture of the Day: Waiting for VFR at KDVO
David McConnell submitted the following photo and note: “We were waiting for the California morning marine layer to burn off at Gnoss Field in Novato, California. This photo was taken about 9 a.m. and by 10 a.m. it would be clear and the airport active.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture […]
Pilot Perspectives: Bryan Webster
A fatal crash is the impetus for a successful business.
Video: Flying formation in wing suits
An adrenaline-filled video of wingsuit formation flying in the Swiss Alps.
Volunteer pilots help tell the story of rising sea levels
General aviation pilots who volunteer for LightHawk, a flight-based conservation organization, recently caught a glimpse into the future of rising sea levels and impacts on both coasts from climate change. The pilots joined forces with the Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of clean water and healthy beaches, on Jan. 22, 2019, […]
ADS-B and ForeFlight among Sporty’s 2019 webinars
Sporty’s 2019 webinars cover a variety of topics, from weather to passing your checkride.
Scholarships offered for youth soaring camps
Application deadline is Feb. 15 for scholarships to a Vermont soaring camp.
Cessna 170 lands short
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate descent rate during approach, which resulted in landing short of the runway threshold.