This has become a concerning trend with local tower controllers trying to fit too many planes in too tight spots between all the corporate, general aviation, high volume of training flights, and airline traffic.
Pictures of the Day: Iceboat Regatta
Jim Stevenson sent in these photos with a note: “Over the last weekend in January 2025 there was a large iceboat regatta on Lake Winnebago, just south of Oshkosh.”
When the Mustang served up a dive bomber
Unthinkable for a pure fighter, the dive bomber versions of the Mustang incorporated a sturdy set of dive brakes that extended above and below the wings when rotated into the slipstream by stout hydraulic actuators.
KSGJ returns to its roots with name change
The Northeast Florida Regional Airport (KSGJ) plans to change its name back to St. Augustine Airport, a move designed to eliminate confusion and better align with the city’s historic and cultural appeal, according to airport officials.
New WAI chapter opens at KRDU
The newest chapter of Women in Aviation International (WAI) is taking off at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (KRDU) in North Carolina.
Cirrus relaunches flight training app
“With the app refresh, we are now able to digitally connect more people to an array of flight training materials accessible at home or in the hangar,” said Zean Nielsen, CEO of Cirrus.
Piper crashes after cowling opens after takeoff
Probable Cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain altitude while maneuvering to another runway after the engine cowling opened shortly after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the failure of both the student pilot and flight instructor to conduct an adequate preflight inspection.
Picture of the Day: Become a Young Eagle
Trần Anh submitted this photo and note: “Get ready to have the experience of your lifetime. We’ll show you how to become a Young Eagle and taste the freedom of flight that most people only dream about.”
Fly more, spend less, learn how
After more than a decade of working with individuals and groups to help establish and manage flying clubs, I’ve bumped into more than my share of airport managers who are less than accommodating when approached with the idea of housing a flying club.