When a pilot clicks on a restaurant in the app, they get a wealth of information, from addresses and phone numbers to hours of operation and descriptions of décor, ambience, and other amenities. The app also features links to restaurant websites and menus.
Cars race planes at GA airport
A July 12, 2025, event at Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG) in Arkansas pitted high-performance airplanes against high-performance cars.
Epic E1000 AX certified
“Aircraft deliveries will begin this week at factory headquarters in Bend, Oregon,” said Doug King, CEO of Epic Aircraft. “We just completed a record-breaking sales quarter, and July is already the best sales month in company history. All 2025 E1000 AX production positions are filled, and sales are brisk for 2026 deliveries.”
ASA debuts Aviator Intelligence app
Whether preparing for a check ride, teaching a ground school class, or reviewing flight procedures, the app provides fast, reliable, aviation information in seconds, according to ASA officials.
Discovery Flight fails to take flight
While returning to the ramp, the owner explained some unique characteristics of the Lycoming engine installed in the aircraft. While it was appropriate to follow the procedures outlined in the Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH), he shared practical advice based on his experience to better operate this specific engine model.
Picture of the Day: Stormy weather
General Aviation News Photographer Megan Vande Voort sent in this photo with a note: “On Wednesday, July 23, during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, a crazy weather system rolled past Oshkosh. High winds had campers battening down the hatches.”
Dauntless: From Northrop concept to Douglas production
The BT-1 might have been an anecdotal footnote in aviation history, but the modified XBT-2 showed promise. Now part of the Douglas portfolio for the Navy, the XBT-2 was redesignated the Douglas SBD-1.
Sport Class won’t participate in 2025 Roswell races
The decision was reached following weeks of discussion between RARA and the Sport Class Air Racing Association to explore solutions to some logistical and operational concerns that arose during this year’s practice and evaluation sessions at the Pylon Racing Seminar in May.
Dallas flight school expands with mechanic, dispatcher courses
Flight training provider Thrust Flight is expanding in aviation education with the launch of a new Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic School in Conroe, Texas, and a new FAA-approved Aircraft Dispatcher program at its North Texas campuses in Addison and Denison.