When the Wright brothers first flew, they needed no bag. Pilots weren’t really a thing yet. There were no tools to carry. No mandatory logs to be kept. The only thing a pilot of the day might need to be successful was a functional airplane, a hat and, perhaps, a pair of goggles. Honestly, the hat was optional.
Aviation News
AOPA Adds Maintenance To High School Aviation Curriculum
To help address the ongoing aviation mechanic shortage, the AOPA Foundation is expanding its free High School Aviation STEM Curriculum to include maintenance and manufacturing.
NASA Nuclear Space Mission Launches 2028
Discover how NASA’s Space Reactor 1 will cut Mars travel time in half. Dr. Roger Myers reveals the future of nuclear electric propulsion in Seattle.
Garmin Pilot Enhances Oshkosh FISK Arrival Features
Garmin has released an update for the Garmin Pilot mobile app, introducing a redesigned Flights page to streamline mission planning, as well as enhancements to the FISK VFR Arrival procedure for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
First Flight After Annual Bends Piper
Probable Cause: Loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the mechanic’s failure to properly secure the fuel system gascolator strainer bowl following an annual inspection.
Picture of the Day: Buffalo River Airport
Teresa White submitted this photo and note: “Joe Wilson took this photo June 14, 2026, in Marshall, Arkansas, as I was departing. Best little airport in Arkansas. It has camping onsite, mountain bike trails, and bikes. It is close to several Buffalo River outfitters to canoe or kayak and is a very short hop to Richland Creek, a Recreational Aviation Foundation jewel.”
Flying The Perfect Cross-Country
Close to 100 women pilots took to the skies for the 49th annual Air Race Classic, an ultimate cross-country flying adventure spanning 2,400 nautical miles.
Electric Aircraft Symposium Returns to Oshkosh
The 20th Annual Electric Aircraft Symposium returns to Oshkosh this July, bringing together more than 50 industry leaders to discuss the future of advanced air mobility.
ALSIM Introduces LSA Sim
Powered by a flight model using the Rotax 912 engine, the AL3X reflects the performance and handling characteristics found across a broad range of modern LSA platforms, including the Tecnam P-Mentor, Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, Sling, Bristell, Van’s RV series, and Evektor Harmony.