The AOPA Foundation has distributed $2.2 million in 2026 aviation scholarships, funding flight certificates, ratings, and more for students, teachers, and prospective pilots nationwide.
Aircraft
FAA Approves Archangel AHRS Replacement For Pilatus Fleet
Duncan Aviation has received an STC for the new unit, which mounts into existing PC-12 flight deck architecture without structural or wiring modifications.
GlobalAir Launches Real Time Aircraft Operating Cost Reports
GlobalAir.com has introduced on-demand Operating Cost Reports covering more than 200 aircraft. Powered by daily fuel pricing from 3,500 FBOs, these reports deliver annual and hourly operating figures to help buyers evaluate their true flight costs.
Improper Elevator Cable Installation Causes Carbon Cub Crash
Probable Cause: The improper installation of the elevator control cable hardware, which resulted in the separation of the elevator control cable and a loss of pitch control in flight.
Picture of the Day: Autumn Flight to Mayo Clinic
Andrea Pietrowsky submitted this photo and note: “Autumn colors and smooth skies accompanied LifeLine Pilots volunteer pilot William K. and passenger Crystal on a mission flight to Rochester, Minnesota, helping Crystal reach scheduled specialized medical care more than 300 miles from home.”
Thanks and Changes
Perhaps I’m getting sentimental as I age. But is that so bad?
Hundreds of Piper Owners Gather for Annual Convention
More than 340 aviators flew into Colorado Springs for technical workshops, flight operations training, and updates on upcoming PA-46 fleet enhancements.
L-17 Navion Flies After 13 Year Restoration
Following a 13-year restoration project, the Commemorative Air Force Houston Wing has returned its L-17 Navion to the sky. Volunteers overcame extensive corrosion and engine challenges to bring the classic military aircraft back to flying condition, with a brand-new Korean War-era paint scheme planned.
100,000 Sentry ADS-B Receivers Shipped
uAvionix and Jeppesen ForeFlight are celebrating a milestone: More than 100,000 ForeFlight Sentry portable ADS-B receivers have shipped. But officials with both companies say the real celebration is how the receivers have elevated safety among general aviation pilots.