Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
General Aviation
Picture of the Day: A Stearman at SUN ‘n FUN
Dan Sherburn submitted this photo and note: “A Stearman in the morning at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.”
Living Large: The Pilot Who Turned a Giant Antonov Into a Studio Apartment
Retired helicopter pilot Douglas Fulton brings his massive, Polish-built Antonov AN-2 to the 2026 SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo. Discover the unique history of this “flying apartment” and the adventurous spirit of the man who calls its cabin home.
Advocates Meet With FAA to Protest Proposed KBKL Closure
“The proposal to eliminate this important reliever airport, serving 50,000 flights each year, is both unprecedented and a waste of taxpayer resources.”
Electric Aircraft Symposium Returns to Oshkosh
The 20th annual Electric Aircraft Symposium EAS 2026 will feature more than three dozen experts covering the spectrum of topics spanning electric aviation and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), with insights on industry and government developments.
ForeFlight Launches Insurance Agency
As part of a partnership between Jeppesen ForeFlight and Old Republic Aerospace, aircraft renters and Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) will be able to purchase non-owned insurance now, with an expansion into aircraft owner’s insurance from a variety of insurers planned for summer 2026.
Plane Crashes On Way to Overdue Annual Inspection
Probable Cause: The pilot/owner’s failure to ensure adequate maintenance of the airplane, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power during takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Leaving SUN ‘n FUN
Kjersti Kittelson submitted this photo and note: “Heading home to Minnesota after two days at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo. Pretty King Air wingtip view of Lakeland, Florida, from above.”
MOSAIC Simplified
MOSAIC has brought general aviation a remarkable gift: Fewer limitations, enhanced privileges, and a far wider selection of aircraft for pilots to choose from. But many in the GA community don’t understand the new rule and how it applies to them.