The 2025 Buckeye Air Fair, held Feb. 14-16, 2025, at Buckeye Municipal Airport (KBXK) in Arizona, featured air shows, vintage and military aircraft, and much more.
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Pilots complain ADS-B information being used beyond original intent
Aircraft owners invested over half a billion dollars of their own money to comply with the ADS-B mandate, believing it would only be used to make flying safer and more efficient. Instead, they are increasingly being targeted with enforcement actions, legal harassment, and bills from third parties to collect airport fees — things that are far from the equipage mandate’s original purpose.
Hartzell Propeller offers $1,000 discount to AOPA members
To qualify for the $1,000 discount, AOPA members must confirm their active membership via an online process. Additionally, the composite Top Prop must be purchased directly from Hartzell Propeller, company officials stated.
AOPA recognizes top CFIs, flight schools
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association recently bestowed flight training awards on flight schools and CFIs across the country, including General Aviation News’ own William E. Dubois.
New documentary ‘Hops Across The Rockies’ premieres
The documentary follows FlyteCo Brewing founder Eric Serani, who demonstrates how general aviation flights across the Rocky Mountains enable his business to pick up hops and brew the freshest beer possible.
New video delves into twin Cessna crash
Accident Case Study: Deadly Disorientation recreates the tragic events that led a twin Cessna to crash into a neighborhood in Santee, California, killing the pilot and one person on the ground.
Longtime pilot and businessman named AOPA chairman
Hauslein has been an AOPA member since 1987 and has held a private pilot certificate since 1996.
GA accidents and flight hours up, while fatal accidents continue downward trend
“Pilot-related accidents remain around 70%, with loss of control events continuing to be the leading causal factor and weather-related accidents remaining highly lethal,” Air Safety Institute officials said.
Video captures the safety culture of the Titan Aerobatic Team
The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute (ASI) has released a new video in its Peak Performance video series, featuring ASI Senior Vice President Mike Ginter as he flies with the Titan Aerobatic Team at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.