Nina Busch submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken from my PA-28 on my way to pick up my daughter from college for Thanksgiving break. It was a beautiful, clear night with the city buildings lit up red and green. The photo was taken just north of Navy Pier.”
Free hangar, one catch
Ryan Luetzow wants to give away his 100-foot by 120-foot hangar at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (KMKE) in Wisconsin. But there’s a catch: Whoever accepts the offer has to take over his lease, which tops $3,000 a month.
King Air lands itself at KBJC
The pilots lost communication with air traffic control, but the Garmin Autoland system automatically engaged “exactly as designed” when the cabin altitude exceeded safe levels.
Ranger Airfield under new ownership
Ranger Antique Airfield (F23), which dates back to 1911, is now owned by the Ranger Airfield Foundation (RAF). The transfer of ownership from the city of Ranger to the RAF took place in early December 2025.
New prop for ScaleWings Mustang
ScaleWings, which manufactures the SW-51, a 72% scale replica of the North American P-51 Mustang, has partnered with MT-Propeller to develop a 33% larger propeller for the airplane.
Cessna 172 pilot doesn’t want to wait to take off
My student broadcast on CTAF that we were departing with a departure to the northeast. By the time that we had advanced the throttle to full, the plane behind us, a Cessna 172, decided they were going to takeoff as well.
Picture of the Day: Merry Christmas!
Eric Meltzer sent in this photo with a note: “Our Cessna 172i on the ramp at Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA) in Florida, decked out for Christmas. Decorations and photos by Erin Meltzer.”
It’s a money thing. Or is it?
Like so many who ultimately succeed in obtaining a pilot certificate, I struggled for years with limited funds, unproductive flight lessons, less than helpful instructors, and flight schools that were happy to accept my payments while putting little effort into helping me achieve my stated goal. That story is all too common. Those of us who persevere, however, tend to learn a valuable lesson.
Pilot creates Nativity scene in skies above northern Ohio
According to FlightAware, the Piper Cherokee pilot took off from Wood County Airport in Bowling Green, Ohio, at 5:36 p.m. During the flight, which covered 500 miles and took five hours, the pilot sketched out Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus in a manger.