Flying Eyes Optics has introduced the Kingfisher Sport, a new sunglass model featuring an 8-base wrap and larger lenses for maximum visual coverage. Designed with patented, ultra-thin temples, the glasses fit under aviation headsets and helmets without causing pressure, pain, or noise leaks, according to company officials.
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Fuel Control Unit Leak Causes Air Tractor Accident
Probable Cause: A partial loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel control unit bellows, which resulted in the fuel valve moving to minimum fuel flow.
Picture of the Day: Flying Through a Rainbow
Joyce and Art Woods submitted this photo and note: “Flying through a New Mexico rainbow after a welcome rain just north of Albuquerque, in our Cessna Skyhawk XP. We observed the double rainbow ahead transform to a circle below us.”
Flight, Power, and Community Pride
The 35th annual Marion Fly/In Cruise/In brought together aviation enthusiasts and the local community for a showcase of vintage aircraft, classic cars, and warbirds. With the theme of “35 Years of Flight, Power, and Community Pride!” the event showcased an astounding variety of aircraft, automobiles, motorcycles, tractors, and other vehicles.
National Symbols of Flight Unite At Wright Brothers Museum
Two symbols of American flight have united at Carillon Historical Park. A family of bald eagles recently hatched two eaglets in a tree directly above the 1905 Wright Flyer III, creating a living connection to aviation history that recently earned congressional recognition.
K-State Salina Piper Pacer Featured At Automotive Museum
Kansas State University Salina aviation maintenance students transformed a unique idea into a hands-on learning experience by disassembling, transporting, and reassembling a historic 1950 Piper Pacer. The aircraft is now featured in the “Red Hot Rides” exhibit at the Garage Automotive Museum.
EAA SportAir Workshops Bring Aircraft Building and Restoration Skills to Enthusiasts Nationwide
The Experimental Aircraft Association has released its 2026-2027 SportAir Workshop schedule, bringing hands-on aircraft building and restoration instruction to aviation enthusiasts nationwide.
Flying With Minimum Fuel to Conserve Weight Backfires on Alaska Pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing in tree-covered terrain.
Picture of the Day: Beautiful History
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “This gorgeous 1942 Fairchild made a pit stop at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia, for fuel before taking off to finish the flight home.”