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Victorious veteran describes downing German jet fighter at AirVenture

By Frederick Johnsen · August 13, 2025 ·

A standing room only crowd at a Warbirds in Review session during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 was transfixed as Joe Peterburs shared a thrilling encounter between his P-51 and a German Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter during World War II. Joining him during the session were officials with the Military Aviation Museum, who brought the museum’s replica Me 262 jet to Oshkosh.

ASA to relocate to Kalamazoo

By General Aviation News Staff · August 13, 2025 ·

Greg Robbins, ASA’s owner since 2022 and a resident of Kalamazoo, says he views the relocation as a professional milestone and a personal commitment in the company’s future.

ATP Flight School expands in Michigan

By General Aviation News Staff · August 13, 2025 ·

Located at the Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) in Pontiac and the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (KARB), the new locations join ATP’s existing operations at Willow Run Airport (KYIP) to provide flight training in Michigan.

Daher unveils the Me & My Kodiak app

By General Aviation News Staff · August 13, 2025 ·

The app, which is compatible with smartphones and tablets, features three core functions: Remote Aircraft Status, My Kodiak Docs, and Contacts.

Pilot freezes when plane hit by downdraft

By General Aviation News Staff · August 13, 2025 ·

Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.

Picture of the Day: Flying among fireworks

By General Aviation News Staff · August 12, 2025 ·

General Aviation News columnist Frederick A. Johnsen sent in this photo from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, noting: “Kyle Fowler’s yellow Long EZ glows in the reflected light of fireworks during Wednesday night’s air show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.”

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a problem.

By Jamie Beckett · August 12, 2025 ·

While birds are fascinating to watch, they can be a big problem for pilots and aircraft owners.

Van’s RV-15 goes into production

By General Aviation News Staff · August 12, 2025 ·

Van’s began taking orders for the RV-15 — the company’s first-ever high wing — at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.

FLT Academy unveils new campus in Spanish Fork

By General Aviation News Staff · August 12, 2025 ·

The new campus joins one already established at KBTF.

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