The championship, which was held Feb. 20-21, 2026, at the Tulsa Community College Southeast Campus, brought together 12 finalist teams from across the state. Students participated in flight simulation rounds, showcasing their technical skills and aviation knowledge during the competition.
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New Aircraft Tax Nearing Repeal in Washington State
The tax is scheduled to takeoff April 1, 2026, but State Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds), who originally sponsored the tax, is trying to repeal it after “vigorous opposition” to the new tax.
STC for MT-Propeller on Piper PA-28s
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the installation of its 3-blade natural composite propeller on the Piper PA-28R(T)-201T powered by Continental TSIO-360-F or TSIO-360-FB engines.
Fuel Starvation Ends Training Flight
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the flight crew’s mismanagement of the available fuel.
Picture of the Day: Flying Snoopy
Gregory Bell submitted this photo and note: “This is my Lynden Airpark (38W) neighbor and great friend Bill in his 1946 Ercoupe “Snoopy.” This plane was previously owned by a friend of his that flew 37 missions in B-17s during World War II.”
Turns Around a Point
For Rajeev Pandey, a solitary tree near a pulp mill isn’t just a landmark, it was a classroom. He reflects on the hard-earned wisdom of his late flight instructor, “Cap’n John,” and the life lessons found during his flight lessons.
Alton Bay Ice Runway Has Record-Breaking Season
The ice runway, which opened for the season Jan. 31, recorded its 765th landing on Feb. 16.
GA Survey Launches
The FAA’s 48th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) has launched, with the agency asking general aviation aircraft owners to report on their operations during the calendar year 2025.
Bluetail Unveils Addition to AI-Powered Maintenance Logbooks
Bluetail, a provider of digital aircraft records management software, has introduced the latest addition to its cloud-based, AI-powered, software platform. Once a document is scanned in, AI automatically identifies, organizes, and places items in chronological order within the logbook.