Kirk Hawkins, a former US Air Force pilot who co-founded ICON Aircraft, died Aug. 19, 2025, in a wingsuit accident in the Swiss Alps.
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Ditching depended on design
War-time pilots were told ditching a B-17, P-51, B-24 and other warbirds was a “last resort.”
Second Flight to End Polio set to take off Aug. 30
“Circle the Atlantic: Flight To End Polio” is intended to raise awareness and funds for the Rotary Global Polio Eradication Initiative. According to the pilots, 100% of the funds raised will be donated to The Rotary Foundation and matched 2:1 by the Gates Foundation.
Unlimited Class withdraws from championship air races
This follows on the withdrawal of the Sport Class from the 2025 races.
New flight school opens at KTVY
Nightline Air, a flight training provider in Northern Utah, has opened a new training center at Bolinder Field/Tooele Valley Airport (KTVY) in Utah.
Horse race in the sky: Mustang racers at AirVenture 2025
P-51 Mustang unlimited air racers and their pilots enjoyed a round of appreciation at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.
The Blackbird has landed
VSE Aviation has introduced its Aero Classic Blackbird tire.
Thrust Flight launches new flight school at KFFZ
Dallas-based Thrust Flight, known for its Zero Time to Airline program, has opened its newest flight school at Falcon Field Airport (KFFZ) in Mesa, Arizona.
STC approved for new Top Cub prop
“The Top Cub is a perfect match for our propeller — lightweight, rugged, and mission-flexible,” said Steve Boser, managing partner.