At 85, non-pilot Larry Cole has a vintage hangar he’s sees becoming a one-of-a-kind Airbnb destination at some airport.
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Fatal Experimental Accidents Down
Fatal accidents are down among experimental aircraft, even as flight hours have increased.
Safety Extends Beyond Pilots
Stallion 51 recently held a training session for 94 firefighters to prepare them in case of an emergency involving a P-51, T-6 Texan, and L-39 TurboJet.
Mandatory Reporting: Fact vs. Fiction
Justin, a private pilot in Texas, writes: “There’s a lot of chatter online about Air Traffic Control Towers “having to” report any mechanical issue a pilot has to the FAA and pilots having to follow up on incidents with the FSDO. Is this new? Where does this come from? What rises to the level of being reported? And what should you do if the FAA calls or writes?”
New Year Brings Mixed Bag for Fuel Prices
While some fuel prices rose slightly in January 2026, compared to December 2025, others actually fell or remained unchanged, according to the latest data from iFlightPlanner.
New Pilatus Production Facility in the Works at KSRQ
The new facility at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) in Florida will handle production, sales, and service, according to officials with the Switzerland-based company.
The Three-Cue Rule: How Seasoned Pilots Avoid VFR Into IMC
A recent study reveals how experienced pilots use a “multi-cue integration strategy” to avoid VFR-into-IMC. By identifying specific triggers and following the “Three-Cue Rule,” pilots can make safer, proactive decisions before weather conditions become life-threatening.
Make Your Voice Heard on The Transition to Unleaded Fuel
You have until March 13, 2026, to comment on the FAA’s draft Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline.
Hunt Begins For New AOPA Head
While Darren Pleasance moves to an advisory role, the day-to-day operations will by led by Chief Financial Officer Jill Baker and Senior Vice President of Membership Strategy and Growth Katie Pribyl.