Randall Baxter submitted this photo and note: “My grandson working on level turns in my PA-24 near the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I reminded him to watch the ball. He replied: ‘But Pop I can’t reach the pedals’.”
Pilots
The Three-Cue Rule: How Seasoned Pilots Avoid VFR Into IMC
A recent study reveals how experienced pilots use a “multi-cue integration strategy” to avoid VFR-into-IMC. By identifying specific triggers and following the “Three-Cue Rule,” pilots can make safer, proactive decisions before weather conditions become life-threatening.
Make Your Voice Heard on The Transition to Unleaded Fuel
You have until March 13, 2026, to comment on the FAA’s draft Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline.
Hunt Begins For New AOPA Head
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.
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.