Richard Blamer submitted this photo and note: “Flying into Geauga County Airport (7G8) in Ohio on a night training flight in a PA-28-181. The LED lights on the new taxiway and runway lights blend with the glass in the panel, leading the way home.”
Aircraft
A Freshman Debut at Wings Over Solano
More than 100,000 aviation fans gathered at Travis Air Force Base in Northern California to celebrate the 2026 Wings Over Solano air show. The air show included the debut of a new performer, as well as the return of many fan favorites.
Supplier Of Eclipse Jet Parts Closing Its Doors
A leading supplier of parts and maintenance for Eclipse 500 and 550 jets is winding down operations and liquidating all remaining assets.
Astronaut Sally Ride Film Screens June 11
Discover the untold sacrifices of America’s first woman in space during a special screening of the Sundance-winning documentary at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
Air Tractor 802A Floats Earn Brazil Certification
Momentum Aeronautics secures ANAC certification for its Heatwave amphibious scooping floats, opening South American markets for aerial firefighting.
Picture of the Day: End of The Day at 1W1
Henry Spang submitted this photo and note: “Night descends on Grove Field (1W1) in Camas, Washington, at the end of a nice day of flying.”
Maintenance For Thee, Not So Much For Me
Over time, as our weight creeps upward, our resting heart rate climbs, our vital numbers head in the wrong direction little by little, we are playing a dangerous game of chance. For many, our airplanes will outlast us. And there’s little wonder as to why that is. We lavish more care on the aircraft than we do ourselves.
Tribe to Release Minnesota Pilot’s Stinson
The Midwest Flyer is reporting that the Red Lake Nation will release Darrin Smedsmo’s aircraft at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, and the tribe will drop all charges against the Minnesota pilot.
Epic Flight Academy Launches Six-Month Fast Track Pilot Program
Students commit to training seven days a week, dedicating 12 to 14 hours a day to flight training, simulator work, and study, according to officials with the flight school. Students can earn private pilot, instrument, commercial single-engine, and commercial multi-engine ratings in that time frame, they add.