David Wade submitted this photo and note: “Every year before the Mooney Caravan into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Mooney pilots get together at regional clinics to practice formation flying and familiarize new pilots with formation flying. Flying together in formation accelerates the arrivals into Oshkosh and is less chaotic than the usual Fisk arrival.”
The lure of lunch is strong
Was tasty food served in uniquely aeronautical settings a major driver of my quest to fly? No, it wasn’t even a consideration when I first got started in this business. But those mom and pop restaurants scattered from central Florida, to South Texas, to New England surely did provide a welcome perk that made all the studying, testing, and medical exams worth the trouble.
The gift of bling
Karyn King, founder of Sky Queen Jewelry, has transferred her company to the non-profit Habitat for Aviation to use for fundraising.
Job Fair returns to AirVenture
The annual week-long Job Fair is returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, with exhibitors ranging from airlines to aircraft manufacturers to universities.
2026 FAR/AIM to be available in July
Available since 1945, the ASA FAR/AIM Series books are indexed and show clearly-marked changes since the last release for quick reference, according to company officials.
Fuel servo failure ends training flight early
On touchdown the engine failed completely, causing us to be unable to clear the runway without being towed. Maintenance found that this was due to a fuel servo failure causing the engine to be flooded with fuel and ultimately resulting in engine failure.
Picture of the Day: Age is just a number
Karthik Ramasamy submitted this photo and note: “My mom, Seethalakshmi, who is 78, recently enjoyed a helicopter ride at the Grand Canyon.”
Ask Paul: Is this engine a ticking time bomb?
Question for Paul McBride, the General Aviation News engines expert: Checking with you about CHTs on Cylinders 5 and 6 reaching 445° on climb and cooling to about 400° after power reduction in cruise. This is in our PA-24 260B.
Volunteers gather to get Montana airstrips ready for flying season
Volunteers with the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the Montana Pilots Association have gathered twice already in 2025 to perform maintenance on the airstrips in Flathead National Forest.