Kirk Hawkins, a former US Air Force pilot who co-founded ICON Aircraft, died Aug. 19, 2025, in a wingsuit accident in the Swiss Alps.
King Schools releases A&P test prep app
Students can choose from three individual test prep apps — General, Airframe, or Powerplant — or opt for the bundle covering all required written exams for A&P certification.
Training flight cut short by Falcon
The Falcon pilot decided to disregard our radio calls and descend on top of us, getting as close as 200 feet above us, then cutting us off on our final.
Picture of the Day: Crossing state lines
Christian Sanchez submitted this photo and note: “It was my first flight to another state in my C150. I snapped a picture of the Red River to commemorate this significant milestone in my journey as a pilot.”
Ditching depended on design
War-time pilots were told ditching a B-17, P-51, B-24 and other warbirds was a “last resort.”
Grant helps restore historic Lone Pine terminal
The grant helped restore the interior of the terminal at Lone Pine/Death Valley Airport in California.
Second Flight to End Polio set to take off Aug. 30
“Circle the Atlantic: Flight To End Polio” is intended to raise awareness and funds for the Rotary Global Polio Eradication Initiative. According to the pilots, 100% of the funds raised will be donated to The Rotary Foundation and matched 2:1 by the Gates Foundation.
Volunteer pilots recognized
The National Aeronautic Association (NAA) and Air Care Alliance (ACA) have unveiled the recipients of the 2025 Public Benefit Flying Awards.
Carb ice leads to loss of engine power
Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power as a result of carburetor ice. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to effectively use carburetor heat in conditions conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.