A new study shows a $52.5 billion in annual economic impact, reinforcing aerospace and defense as Oklahoma’s second-largest industry and one of its fastest-growing economic engines.
Flying
FAA Asks Pilots to Report AWOS Weather Errors
The FAA is seeking public comments on a new effort to have pilots and other users of the National Airspace System help identify errors and outages in automated airport weather systems. Through a new Surface Weather Status Dashboard, user reports will directly trigger maintenance tickets to improve real-time weather accuracy at the FAA’s WeatherCams website.
Epic Flight Academy Expands to KDXR
The Danbury Municipal Airport in Connecticut is Epic’s 12th location.
Sun Glare Contributes To Gear-Up Landing
Probable Cause: The flight instructor’s inability to confirm landing gear position before landing due to the sun glare which resulted in gear up landing. Contributing to the accident was an undetected tripped circuit breaker for the landing gear and the inoperative gear warning horn.
Picture of the Day: Flying with Four Electric Engines
Sparky Barnes submitted this photo and note: “Brett Rayburn straps into his YIVTOL for a flight at McMinn County Airport (KMMI) in Athens, Tennessee. The YIVTOL meets FAA Part 103.”
The Sound, the Fury, the Aliens: Racing at Roswell
The National Championship Air Races in Roswell, New Mexico, returned for a successful second year, drawing enthusiastic crowds and top-tier pilots. From Formula One and Jet classes to the iconic Unlimited warbirds and STOL Drag competitions, the event delivered high-speed thrills and unforgettable moments.
Wyoming Airports Generate $3.5 Billion in Annual Economic Impact
A new study reveals that Wyoming’s public airports generate $3.5 billion in annual economic impact and support more than 21,000 jobs, highlighting aviation’s vital role in driving local commerce, tourism, and community development across the state.
Charleston Southern University Expands Aviation Program with Federal Grant
Charleston Southern University has received $1.25 million in federal funding to expand its growing Aeronautics program. The investment will go towards flight simulators, air traffic control technology, and equipment to help lower training costs for students pursuing careers in aviation.
AlaryIQ Introduces Engine Data Analysis for Piston Aircraft
AlaryIQ has launched a new browser-based platform designed to help piston-aircraft owners analyze engine-monitor data. By organizing flight logs into intuitive charts, trend comparisons, and AI-assisted summaries, the service empowers pilots to better understand performance and prepare for maintenance conversations.