The NOTAM for the 2025 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo, slated for April 1-6 at Lakeland-Linder International Airport (KLAL) has been released by the FAA.
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Catalyst turboprop engine certified
Officials with GE Aerospace say the Catalyst, a new centerline, clean-sheet design, is the first turboprop engine to be certified to the latest standards, which include more than 20 new requirements.
The tenacity of why
Never lose the childlike innocence that allows us to ask why so often when we were young. Cherish it as a gift. Too many of us push it out of our minds in an attempt to cast off childish things in favor of adulthood. It’s the dreamers who do big things. That has always been the case.
2025 National General Aviation Awards honorees revealed
The General Aviation Awards board of directors have revealed the 2025 winners of the national flight instructor, aviation technician, and FAASTeam rep of the year.
AEM introduces compact digital audio system
The P139-HD Compact Digital Audio System is designed for aircraft with a fewer number of mission radios and for aircraft owners who may require a space-saving solution, according to officials with the Canadian avionics manufacturer.
Pizza and planes
What’s the best way to get kids excited about aviation? Combine pizza and planes, like they do at EAA Chapter 534 at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida.
Post-maintenance peril
New research, which examined more than 20,000 GA accidents, shows a 33.8% higher risk in the first hour of flight following an inspection. Even after that critical first hour, the risk remains elevated for at least 31 hours, according to researchers.
Centennial celebrations slated for Fairchild and Travel Air
The airplanes will have a place of honor on the AirVenture flightline, with additional programs and activities held in conjunction with the Fairchild and Travel Air type clubs, according to EAA officials. All owners of Fairchild and Travel Air aircraft are invited to be part of the centennial activities.
Soldiers rescue Florida general aviation pilot
The scene was devastating. The plane’s nose crumpled, its wings folded over the cockpit. For a moment, they feared the worst. Then, they saw a hand gripping the edge of the fuselage. The pilot was alive.