Sid Pinney submitted this photo and note: “After an afternoon of detailing, both my Stearman and I are dreaming of the dancing…”
Pilots
The rules mean what the rules say — or maybe not
Many, if not most, pilots, CFIs, and A&Ps are unaware of the FAA’s interpretation process. And you can’t amend your behavior if you’re not aware the rules have changed.
Former GAN columnist bestows first scholarship
Thanks to sales of his book, “YIKES! 100 Smart Pilots and the Dumb Things They Did Yet Lived to Tell About ‘Em,” former General Aviation News Human Factors columnist Jeffrey Madison recently gave out his first $5,000 flight training scholarship.
Refunds offered to air racing fans
The National Championship Air Races (NCAR), produced by the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), will offer race fans refunds in light of the recent withdrawal of the Unlimited and Sport race classes from the 2025 inaugural races in Roswell, New Mexico, slated for Sept. 10-14.
Portable power packs for pilots introduced
Sporty’s has introduced two new portable power solutions designed specifically for pilots: The Flight Gear Smart Battery Pack and the Flight Gear Smart Battery Pack MAX.
Intentional, flagrant, and dangerous
The ATC audio recordings clearly show that this violation of landing aircraft right of way was INTENTIONAL. It was dangerous for both aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Home sweet home
Guido Bouckaert submitted this photo and note: “An exhausted dove landed at the airport in Ostend, Belgium. It turned out the owner lived on the other side of the country. As an empty flight was due to fly to an airport near the dove owner’s home, the dove was taken along in a DA-62 to home sweet home.”
Living the dream
Crosswinds-Wilson Airport (SC37) is home for Jim and Eileen Wilson, owners of four antique aircraft and a country flying spread most people who love general aviation would consider the epitome of living the dream.
Pilot Minute: New tips to speed up medical certification
In a June 2025 video posted in the FAA’s “Pilot Minute” series, Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup discusses new tips pilots can use to speed up the process of their medical certification.