Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
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Pictures of the Day: Liberty Science Center celebrates aviation
Susan Loricchio submitted these photos and note: “Hot Air Balloonist Kelly Hilberth and her crew introduce kids to lighter than air flight at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City during Aviation Weekend. The event included many fields of aviation from Space Force to the first FAA certified electric aircraft Pipistrel Velis. Many organizations also came to participate and meet the general public. The day was an attendance record setter for the center.”
Ask Paul: The fall-out from not doing due diligence
Question for Paul McBride, the General Aviation News engines expert: I purchased a 1971 PA-32 Cherokee 260 about 18 months ago. I did not do my due diligence in a pre-buy and did not consider the effects on an airplane engine with only 300 hours since rebuilt in 2012 that spent a lot of time in a hangar in New Jersey.
Volunteers begin rehabilitating California backcountry airstrip
A call for volunteers has been put out for upcoming work parties to get Walker Ridge Airstrip in prime condition for backcountry pilots.
Bizjet, piston sales up so far in 2025
While turboprop and helicopter sales dropped in 2025, the value of deliveries so far in the year is up by double digits.
Cirrus introduces trade-in program
The program is available for late model SR Series aircraft and all generations of Vision Jets.
Student and CFI seriously injured during touch-and-go landing
Probable Cause: An aerodynamic stall from which the pilots did not recover while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern.
Picture of the Day: Flying to a feast
Jerry Strazz submitted this photo and note: “Glacial grows and grizzlies growl, but the Otter flew us to a salmon feast safely. A delicious dinner at Taku Lodge in Juneau, Alaska, made possible by an Otter floatplane.”
Papers please
Having our paperwork in order is important. Sadly, the vast majority of general aviation pilots have developed the unfortunate habit of ignoring that requirement.