William’s Question: I want to get my engine overhauled. Not because of any operating problems, but because it has been 35 years since overhaul. After contacting overhaul shops I find that due to the work force shortage, overhaul times are now in the six to eight month or more time frame. I don’t want to stop flying to overhaul an engine that the only problem is 35 years since it was last overhauled.
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Flight Training Award Winners Named
The awards are based on feedback received from thousands of student pilots, newly certificated pilots, and pilots completing flight reviews or pursuing advanced certificates or ratings.
New Leader for National Association of Flight Instructors Named
Brian Wynne takes over as NAFI executive director after nine years as president and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).
Absolute AoA System Introduced
Unlike traditional single-sensor differential pressure systems that are limited to near-stall warnings, the Absolute AoA system provides AoA information for climbing, cruising, and landing. It is unaffected by density altitude, weight, or loading, according to company officials.
Training Flight Ends In Gear-Up Landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear and the flight instructor’s lack of recognition and inadequate remedial action, which resulted in a gear up landing.
Picture of the Day: Twin Beavers on the ramp at KGPZ
Rusty Eichorn submitted this photo and note: “These identical USFS Beavers make the trek every spring and fall from Ely, Minnesota, to Grand Rapids for their semi-annual float changeovers at Airways Aviation. They switch to hydraulic wheel skis for the winter flying season.”
Aeronca: From Airknockers to Warbirds and Beyond
Aeronca earned its place in aviation with the manufacture of more than 17,000 aircraft, including the C-3, Super Chief, and the popular Champ.
Fatal Accident Rate Down So Far in FY 2026
The estimated GA fatal accident rate for fiscal year 2026, which began October 2025, is at 0.47 accidents per 100,000 flight hours as of Jan. 15, 2026, “well below the yearly target of 0.91,” according to officials.
Aviation Law Firm Takes Flight in Tennessee
The firm represents a range of aviation professionals and entities, including aircraft owners, pilots, mechanics, aviation businesses, and airports in a variety of matters including proceedings before the FAA, the NTSB, and state and federal courts.