Specialized Aero Works in Bend, Oregon, is now an approved provider for veterans’ benefits covering Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, tailwheel, and spin endorsements. The Part 141 flight school is led by National Flight Instructor of the Year Mike Kloch.
Eagle Air Repair Expands at KPRC
Eagle Air Repair is expanding its operations at Prescott Regional Airport in Arizona with the addition of a second hangar, bringing total shop space to over 15,000 square feet. The expansion increases capacity for aircraft maintenance, inspections, repairs, parts sales, and restoration projects.
Inadequate Wind Compensation Leads to Cessna 182 Crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for winds during landing, which resulted in a loss of control and an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: Arco Iris
Juan Carlos Torres submitted this photo and note: “A rainbow — arco iris in Spanish — captured at the Real Aeroclub de Vizcaya in Bilbao, Spain.”
Wings Over Camarillo Turns 45
The 45th annual Wings Over Camarillo was packed with events, from a celebration of the 90th anniversary of the legendary DC-3 to homages to famed aviator Clay Lacy and the late Judy Phelps, the air show star who passed away in May 2026.
FAA Restrictions at Centennial Airport Spark Concern
AOPA has expressed concern regarding sudden FAA restrictions and the prohibition of touch-and-goes at Centennial Airport near Denver, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the nation.
CessnaR182.com Joins Put Your Gear Down Campaign
The type club for retractable gear Cessna 182s has become the first organization to join the new Put Your Gear Down campaign, launched in the summer of 2026 by the American Bonanza Society.
New Book Sheds Light on Amelia Earhart Mystery
A new book, “Girl Around the World,” explores the enduring mystery of Amelia Earhart through the eyes of reporter Dorothy Kilgallen. Drawing on Kilgallen’s 1936 global flight dispatches, the book offers a unique, firsthand perspective on Earhart’s final journey.
Poor Fuel Planning Leads To Piper PA-24 Crash
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to initiate the cross country flight with an adequate fuel supply, resulting in a loss of engine power and forced landing due to fuel exhaustion.