Founded in 2011, Sling Pilot Academy now has four flight training schools across Southern California, with facilities at Torrance Airport (KTOA), Santa Monica Airport (KSMO), Gillespie Field (KSEE) in San Diego, and Long Beach.
Dynon introduces trim servos for experimentals and LSA
Corgi servos are designed to electrically move trim control surfaces and other systems in homebuilt and other light aircraft, Dynon officials said.
Training flight causes another plane to go-around
The issue we caused: We caused a very hazardous situation. We were taking off while an airplane is going around. Same flight path. Not good.
Picture of the Day: Cactus Fly-In
Karyn King submitted this photo and note: “Aviation photographer Karyn King took this cell phone photo at the 2025 Cactus Fly-In at Casa Grande, Arizona. It’s a fun gathering that draws the surrounding communities and aviation enthusiasts.”
Different paths to the cockpit
Rachel Skirvin and Sarah Roark didn’t start their working lives in aviation, but made bold pivots once they found their passion. Their journeys prove aviation can be a second career — even for those from entirely different fields.
Next generation of aviation taking flight in Ohio
As Ohio strives to lead the nation in the development, manufacturing, and testing of advanced air mobility technology, Governor Mike DeWine’s executive budget proposes the creation and adoption of a statewide Advanced Air Mobility Strategy that will cement these technologies as a state priority and provide a vision for advanced air mobility and uncrewed aircraft system technologies, according to ODOT officials.
Viola takes over at GAMA
James A. Viola has officially assumed the role of president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
Carbon monoxide USB alarm introduced
RADIANT Technology has introduced the CO-USB Carbon Monoxide Alarm, which flashes bright red at 41 PPM.
Cessna 172 runs out of fuel during flight lesson
Probable Cause: The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.