Flying Boat, which premiered during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2021, is about the experience of flying the legendary Grumman Albatross, told through 10 passionate mechanics and the pilots who have restored, fly, and maintain the last remaining examples of this legendary aircraft.
When left isn’t right
From now on I will make sure to have a more “big picture” understanding before rolling for takeoff — I was thinking why did I not see him on my ADS-B and I realized because both my GPS units were zoomed in to airport taxi diagrams.
Pictures of the Day: Scenes from the 2023 Reno Air Races
General Aviation News photographer Bradley Orr captured these photos during the 2023 Reno Air Races, held Sept. 13-17.
Final flag at Reno air races is bittersweet
The 2023 Reno National Championship Air Races saw thousands of air racing fans come together at Reno Stead Airport (KRTS) in the high desert of Nevada, for a nostalgic farewell to the air racing site that is older than many of today’s racing pilots.
Aircraft mechanic shortage reaches ‘critical’ point
The shortage of aviation mechanics is reaching a critical stage and it’s time for the industry to act, according to a new report.
Online aviation program expands
As part of the agreement, EAA’s education staff will work with staff from Estes Rockets to develop activities for students in grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. These activities will introduce model rocketry to students, as well as provide credits within AeroEducate’s full Technology badge program.
Flying Musicians Association opens 2024 scholarship applications
The Flying Musicians Association (FMA), which has offered its Solo Scholarship Program to high school music students for 10 years, is introducing a new scholarship this year: The FMA Swing Wing scholarship to the New York Hot Jazz Camp.
Maintenance error leads to 172’s crash
Maintenance personnel’s failure to use the correct throttle linkage hardware when reinstalling the engine, resulting in a disconnection of the throttle during flight.
Picture of the Day: A new perspective
Kent Shiemaker submitted this photo and note: “Another view of the beautiful P-51.”