Vincennes University has received $4.5 million from the state to double enrollment in its Aviation Maintenance program. It also plans to boost its high school dual credit offerings.
PWI LED Logo Light gains FAA PMA certification
PWI has received FAA PMA approval for its new LED Logo Light for Beechcraft King Air 90, 200, 300, B300/350 models and the Beech 1900 C/D models.
Panicked student pilot crashes into fence
The student pilot’s failure to reduce power and apply sufficient braking after landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with objects and terrain.
Picture of the Day: Ready for the Dawn Patrol
Gary Schaffer submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken of our Piper J3–65C just at sunrise by my partner in the airplane Brian Sikkema.”
More on Lycoming’s XR-7755 engine
When Joy Hobbs sent in a photo of her grandfather and his co-workers by Lycoming’s XR-7755-3 engine, it attracted a lot of comments from General Aviation News readers. Our Lycoming expert gives us some more insight into the largest aircraft engine ever built.
What’s in that hangar?
In the latest episode of FunPlacesToFly’s video series “What’s in that hangar” Smitty Smith visits with Tom Ferraro, show shows off his 1938 Stinson SR 10J, which was flown at one time by Jimmy Doolittle.
Homebuilt fatal accidents drop 28%
While the rate of accidents based on flight hours will not be available until the FAA releases general aviation survey data in 2024, the total number of accidents over the past year in experimental aircraft was the lowest on record, EAA officials noted.
Aeronca Champ featured on Sporty’s 2023 Christmas ornament
Sporty’s Christmas Ornament is an annual tradition for pilots, flight schools, FBOs, and aviation enthusiasts. This year’s ornament, the 39th in the series, features the Aeronca Champ.
Pilot intentionally flies into terrain
The pilot’s intentional flight into terrain as an act of suicide.