Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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Fees for thee, but not for me?
A Montana state bill, if signed into law, will establish a line of who can, and can’t, be charged airport usage fees generated using ADS-B.
Albin Longren: The aviation pioneer you don’t know
Longren did not have any formal education as an aeronautical designer and engineer. He also lacked any flight training. Neither stopped him from achieving success with his original biplane, the Longren Topeka.
Blue skies for the Cactus Fly-In
The 2025 Cactus Fly-In, held March 8 at Casa Grande Municipal Airport (KCGZ) in Arizona, attracted more than 100 aircraft and a crowd that topped 1,000.
Dynon introduces trim servos for experimentals and LSA
Corgi servos are designed to electrically move trim control surfaces and other systems in homebuilt and other light aircraft, Dynon officials said.
Next generation of aviation taking flight in Ohio
As Ohio strives to lead the nation in the development, manufacturing, and testing of advanced air mobility technology, Governor Mike DeWine’s executive budget proposes the creation and adoption of a statewide Advanced Air Mobility Strategy that will cement these technologies as a state priority and provide a vision for advanced air mobility and uncrewed aircraft system technologies, according to ODOT officials.
Viola takes over at GAMA
James A. Viola has officially assumed the role of president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
Carbon monoxide USB alarm introduced
RADIANT Technology has introduced the CO-USB Carbon Monoxide Alarm, which flashes bright red at 41 PPM.
Aviation Innovation Center in the works at KLVK
The proposed Aviation Innovation Center will serve as a hub for the assessment of novel aviation and advanced air mobility technologies, such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, providing startups and established companies with the resources and infrastructure needed to develop, test, and deploy clean and quiet aviation solutions, according to city officials.