Teams will compete across a multi-leg route from Southern California to Madras, Oregon, combining precision flying, cross-country strategy, and teamwork.
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New Name For Flight School Association
The Flight School Association of North America is now Flight School Association International (FSAI), which reflects the association’s expanding global reach and growing international membership, according to officials.
50 Hours or Three Years
Should aircraft inspections move to a “50 hours or three years” schedule? Explore the potential benefits, economic impacts, and FAA hurdles of this proposed maintenance shift.
SUN ‘n FUN NOTAM Released
The NOTAM contains critical information for pilots including arrival and departure procedures, frequencies, traffic flow, holding procedures, and airport operations during the show.
TBM 900 Flight Sim Debuts
one-G simulation has introduced the one-G Tarbes 9.00, a flight simulator for the Daher TBM 900 aircraft series.
Be Prepared For The Bad Thing
Being prepared to handle the bad thing requires forethought. The only way I know how to do it is to sit down in a quiet place, let the imagination wander, and consider every negative possibility that comes to mind. This isn’t dark work. It’s liberating. The scenarios unfold to provide confidence.
Seaplane Photo Contest Takes Off
Photos must be submitted by Aug. 15, 2026, for a chance to win Sporty’s gift cards and to be featured on the cover of the Sporty’s catalog and in the Seaplane Pilots Association annual calendar.
Hartzell Awarded PMA Approval for Patent-Pending AeroForce V-Band Clamp
The approval provides aircraft owners with a certified replacement option as they comply with Airworthiness Directive 2023-09-09 requirements affecting turbocharged piston exhaust systems.
Flying Eyes Optics Introduces FlightDeck 360 Prescription Lenses
The FlightDeck 360 provides near-vision correction at both the top and bottom of the lens, with distance correction through the center. This specific configuration allows pilots to scan overhead panels, primary flight displays, and the horizon without the fatiguing head-tilting and neck strain required by standard progressive lenses, according to company officials.