Bob Orris submitted this photo and note: “My wife and I rented a C-172 to rescue Dempsey and Hero. Dempsey was 10 months old and Hero was about a year and half old. Both puppies were great travelers during the entire trip until about 15 minutes before landing when Dempsey decided he wanted to help me land! He kept trying to get up to the front seat and was so incredibly cute that my wife took him and held him until we parked. Dempsey and I are in the picture taken by my wife Karen.”
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Celebrating the Enduring Grassroots Legacy of Isle Airport
Nestled on the shores of Mille Lacs Lake, Minnesota’s historic Isle Airport has survived decades of closure threats thanks to a dedicated community. Discover how passionate aviators saved this nostalgic grass airfield and celebrate its grassroots aviation legacy at their annual summer fly-in.
NBAA Names Dan Hubbard Interim Chief Operating Officer
The National Business Aviation Association has appointed Dan Hubbard interim Chief Operating Officer while President Ed Bolen takes a medical leave. Hubbard will oversee day-to-day operations, including at next month’s NBAA annual convention.
New Pilot Job Search Platform Launches
Just launched is FlightLadder, a new job search platform built on FAA data to help pilots find jobs at pilots Part 135 operators.
Flight to Practice Aerobatics Fatal for Pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s loss of airplane control while performing an aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in the airplane entering an inverted flat spin at an altitude too low for recovery.
Picture of the Day: Tennessee River Sunset
Al Trausch submitted this photo and note: “Flying my 1976 Cessna 150M, I captured the sunset on the Tennessee River between Guntersville and Huntsville, Alabama.”
The Solution To Our Problem is Just a Hangar Away
The future of general aviation depends on bringing younger people into the fold. Here’s an idea: EAA chapters could pair with high school STEM programs and aero clubs to bridge the generational gap, grow membership in both, and revitalize local airport communities across the country.
Converted Cessna Completes First Autonomous Cross-Country Flight
An aircraft powered by Joby Aviation’s autonomous technology has successfully completed the first self-piloted flight across the United States. The flight covered nearly 3,200 miles with zero control input from the onboard safety pilot, according to company officials.
FAA Launches New AI Air Traffic Control Tool
The FAA has introduced SMART, a new AI tool designed to streamline air traffic control. By centralizing weather, flight paths, and staffing data, this predictive system aims to reduce delays, optimize airspace capacity, and enhance safety across the nation’s skies.