Bill Bennett submitted this photo and note: “Landing on Runway 18 at McKinney National Airport (KTKI) in Texas. Dark skies on our approach in our TB-20 Trinidad.”
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Victorious veteran describes downing German jet fighter at AirVenture
A standing room only crowd at a Warbirds in Review session during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 was transfixed as Joe Peterburs shared a thrilling encounter between his P-51 and a German Messerschmitt Me 262 jet fighter during World War II. Joining him during the session were officials with the Military Aviation Museum, who brought the museum’s replica Me 262 jet to Oshkosh.
ASA to relocate to Kalamazoo
Greg Robbins, ASA’s owner since 2022 and a resident of Kalamazoo, says he views the relocation as a professional milestone and a personal commitment in the company’s future.
ATP Flight School expands in Michigan
Located at the Oakland County International Airport (KPTK) in Pontiac and the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (KARB), the new locations join ATP’s existing operations at Willow Run Airport (KYIP) to provide flight training in Michigan.
Daher unveils the Me & My Kodiak app
The app, which is compatible with smartphones and tablets, features three core functions: Remote Aircraft Status, My Kodiak Docs, and Contacts.
Pilot freezes when plane hit by downdraft
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for prevailing wind conditions during the landing approach, which resulted in the airplane contacting the ground short of the runway.
Picture of the Day: Flying among fireworks
General Aviation News columnist Frederick A. Johnsen sent in this photo from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, noting: “Kyle Fowler’s yellow Long EZ glows in the reflected light of fireworks during Wednesday night’s air show at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025.”
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a problem.
While birds are fascinating to watch, they can be a big problem for pilots and aircraft owners.
FLT Academy unveils new campus in Spanish Fork
The new campus joins one already established at KBTF.