Megan Vande Voort submitted these photos with a note: “After a brutal winter, 60° weather and light winds in mid-February 2026 woke the field at Iowa’s Pella Municipal Airport (KPEA) and the airplanes came alive.”
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Beware The Fine Print
Reading the fine print on a purchase contract for a new kit airplane is something that many builders overlook in the excitement of their new airplane. That could be a big mistake that comes back to haunt you.
General Aviation’s Record-Setting Sales
General aviation billings topped $35.7 billion in 2025, the highest ever in the history of the report from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
Bridging The Gap Between Flight Sims and Real-World Flight Training
While flight simulation has become an increasingly important tool in aviation training, many simmers and early-stage pilots struggle to understand how — and when — to translate that experience into real-world flight training, according to officials.
CheckrideCalendar.com Introduced
Designed with input from DPEs, the calendar brings examiners a suite of tools to manage availability, schedule check rides with ATP Flight School, review applicant status and documents, view aircraft airworthiness and maintenance records, set preferences, receive real-time notifications, and more.
Distracted Pilot Lands Gear Up
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to lower the airplane’s landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in abnormal runway contact.
Picture of the Day: Sunset Over KPWK
Greg Robbins submitted this photo and note: “Sunset before leaving Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) in a CJ4.”
Hangar Flying For Kids
Dr. Charles Aybar hopes to inspire the next generation through a new series of fiction books called Soaring Dreams, hoping they will spark imagination and creativity, as well as a passion for aviation.
Pilots Needed for Pups N Props
More than 100 dogs will be transported in the biggest relocation effort in Missouri and Minnesota history. But volunteer general aviation pilots are needed to make that happen.