While Darren Pleasance moves to an advisory role, the day-to-day operations will by led by Chief Financial Officer Jill Baker and Senior Vice President of Membership Strategy and Growth Katie Pribyl.
General Aviation
Dynon Expands Mooney Autopilot Approvals
Dynon’s autopilot — already available for Mooney M20J/K models equipped with SkyView HDX — is now approved for Mooney M20C, M20D, M20E, and M20F aircraft.
Pilot’s Failure to See and Avoid Powerlines Proves Fatal
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid powerlines while maneuvering at low altitude.
Picture of the Day: When Your Engine Has Eyes
Will Vergonet submitted this photo and note: “Just a shot I noticed when reinstalling magnetos after an overhaul on a G58 Baron.”
Human Factors: No Such Thing as Routine
What can we learn from a training flight that never left the ground?
A Golden Year for the National Air and Space Museum
Five new galleries will open July 1, 2026, on the museum’s 50th anniversary.
Cirrus Unveils G3 Vision Jet
The G3 Vision Jet includes a reimagined interior with an expanded seating option, as well as ATC Datalink and more than 30 refinements to the jet, according to company officials.
New Tools Added to Garmin Pilot Web
New routing tools join a new graphical editing feature to make flight planning easier for pilots.
Student and CFI Land on Road After Starving the Engine of Fuel
Probable Cause: The student pilot’s lack of fuel management during the flight and the flight instructor’s inadequate monitoring of his student’s fuel management, resulting in fuel starvation and a forced landing to a highway.