Greg Lutz submitted this photo and note: “A shot of the landing gear mirror on my 1960 Cessna 210 at 10,500 feet somewhere between Massachusetts and Ohio.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for Picture of the […]
GA envisioned a plane for everyone after World War II
The optimistic postwar brochures from general aviation manufacturers reveal a mix of confidence and dreams that played out with varying degrees of success.
Zenith Homecoming breaks records
“We were blessed with great weather on both days, allowing for a record number of Zenith customers to fly in for the annual Homecoming.”
Clay Lacy to build FBO at KSNA
The FBO will feature more than 110,000 square feet of hangar space, 42,000 square feet of offices, and a private terminal.
Own a piece of a 172
The PlaneTags were salvaged from a Cessna 172K model, #N7262G.
Pilot loses control on takeoff
Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Picture of the Day: New Standard on final
John Weber submitted this photo and note: “Caught this photo one evening at SUN ‘n FUN of the New Standard hopping rides close to sunset. Final approach used to go over the homebuilt section.” Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All […]
Is Mars the answer to the future pilot shortage?
Sending astronauts to Mars could be the catalyst for a rebirth of an air-minded culture, which could inspire young people come to GA airports to learn to fly.
Mayo Clinic launches new podcast, plus help for pilots with concerns about their medicals
“We know that every pilot can’t come to Mayo Clinic, so we are bringing it to them through the podcast and website.”