With a crew of 10 — and that number cycling through the system from 1941-1945 — plus thousands more Americans building and maintaining B-24s, the Liberator touched more families in this country than any other aircraft of the war. Chances are, if your family has been in the U.S. four generations or so, you have an ancestor whose path crossed with the B-24 during World War II.
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Scenes from the 2026 Buckeye Air Fair
Glenn Brasch, the force behind AirportCourtesyCars.com and a frequent contributor of photographs to General Aviation News, captured these photos while at the 2026 Buckeye Air Fair, held Feb. 13-15, 2026, at Buckeye Municipal Airport (KBXK) in Arizona.
Former GAN Columnist Bestows Another Scholarship
WIth proceeds from the sales of his book based on his Human Factors column, Jeffrey Madison has given a $10,000 scholarship to a Spelman College student.
Dallas Flight School Launches Aerobatic Training Program
The Thrust Aerobatic Training Package delivers eight hours of specialized aerobatic and upset recovery instruction.
Aeronca Crashes After Pilot Flies Into Box Canyon
Probable Cause: The pilot’s decision to maneuver the airplane at a low altitude and inadvertently entering a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain.
Picture of the Day: Best Seat In The House
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “The view from the glider cockpit, admiring the towing capability of the Cessna 182 in front. Definitely an experience of a lifetime!”
BasicMed at Last: What It Took
After a seven-year ordeal, pilot Scott Savell finally is able to fly under BasicMed, but it took getting special attention for that to happen.
Early Analysis of Steamboat Springs Accident Released
A new video from the Air Safety Institute looks at the Feb. 13, 2026, accident that claimed four lives.
$12 Million in Upgrades Unveiled at KWWR
The upgrades at West Woodward Airport in Oklahoma include a new terminal building, new hangar, an expanded apron, and a new taxiway.