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.
Picture of the Day: 150 sunset
Chris Lionudakis submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken by my 12-year-old Cody out the window of our 1962 Mooney, while big brother and mom fly beside us in our 150M, en route to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023.”
It’s not my airport, unless it is
When is the best time to start an airport preservation and promotion project? 20 years ago. When’s the next best time? Today.
NTSB releases preliminary report on fatal Reno crash
The pilot directly behind the two planes that crashed told NTSB investigators that the planes were not where he expected them to be.
Textron Aviation’s apprenticeship programs recognized by state
Textron Aviation’s Maintenance and Paint Apprenticeship programs have been recognized as state-registered apprenticeships through the Kansas Department of Commerce.
Pilot releases children’s book
Veteran pilot Patricia Osborn has released her new children’s book, “The Fire Truck That Could Fly,” with illustrations from Eric Castleman.
Skylane and Twin Star have near miss in pattern
While on the left base leg I heard another aircraft announce left base. I looked all around and was not able to see another aircraft. I announced and made my turn to final for Runway XX. At that point another aircraft reprimanded me over the CTAF for “cutting me off.” There was some unprofessional “back and forth” on the CTAF where, in the heat of the moment, we expressed our differing opinions of who was at fault.