In a March 5, 2026, post on the museum’s website, officials say the closure of the museum “is the result of mounting financial pressures that accumulated over time, ultimately reaching a breaking point. The problem is straightforward: The museum’s revenues simply do not match its expenses.”
New Airpark Launches in Central Florida
A new residential airpark, Glide Path Fly-In Homes, has opened in east central Florida offering 15 private estate lots across 70 acres, which includes a 3,300-foot grass airstrip.
Flight School Opens New Location at KFWS
Dallas-based Thrust Flight, which offers pilot and mechanic training, has opened its Fort Worth campus at Spinks Airport (KFWS). This is the company’s fifth location.
Corrosion Cause of Gear-Up Landing
Probable Cause: Corrosion on a landing gear retract rod assembly, which precluded an extension of the gear and resulted in a gear-up landing.
Picture of the Day: Over Mid Coast Maine
Eric Meltzer submitted this photo and note: “My daughter, Erin, caught this image of my wife, Michelle, and me as we were flying over Mid Coast Maine in our Cessna 172M Super Hawk.”
The Engine Detective
After 36 years on the job at Continental, Phillip Grice’s day-to-day role involves a lot of technical sleuthing. He is often tasked with finding out what happened to an engine that led to an accident.
From Classroom to Cockpit: High School Students to Build Sling 2 Kit Aircraft
Tango Flight has entered into a new partnership with Sling Aircraft North America to provide Sling 2 kit aircraft to high schools across the United States, expanding hands-on aviation education opportunities for students.
New Flight Planning Platform Seeks Beta Testers
Xega, a new flight planning platform that includes a maintenance tracking and aeromedical component, has opened its Founders Beta testing, which it is limiting to 100 pilots. Active beta testers who use the platform and contribute feedback earn free lifetime access when Xega launches publicly.
New Line of Sodium-Ion Aircraft Batteries Introduced
The AeroSodium batteries are primarily intended for use in experimental aircraft. While not currently standard for certified aircraft, installation may be possible via a 337 field approval process, company officials noted.