Scott Crane submitted this photo and note: “Our polished Bonanza, a 1948 Model 35, over Lakeshore Drive and the Navy Pier in downtown Chicago, with the lights of the city reflecting off of the upper wingtip. Photo by Zac Martin.”
Pilots
Replace How Many Radars?
The new contract calls for replacing 612 radars by June 2028.
Be Smart When Flying With a Smartwatch
A video from the FAA’s Rotorcraft Collective delves into how a smartwatch can help you when you’re flying, from monitoring hypoxia symptoms to emergency navigation tools, helping you find the nearest airports, complete with maps, NEXRAD, current weather, and radio frequencies.
New Tower and MRO Facility Anchor Growth at KOJC and KIXD
A new control tower and reconstruction of the runway at Johnson County Executive Airport in Kansas will be fueled by a record $36 million in FAA grants, while a $20 million MRO facility is in the works for New Century AirCenter.
New Ownership for KAGC FBO
Vantage Aviation expands its network by acquiring the Corporate Air FBO at Allegheny County Airport in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Landing On Snow-Covered Runway Goes Awry
Probable Cause: The flight crew’s decision to land on a snow-covered runway with a tailwind, resulting in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident, was the failure of the airport authority to plow the runway.
Picture of the Day: Sunset in Mexico
Dionicio Perez submitted this photo and note: “Sunset in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, before departure.”
A Labor of Love: Keeping the Oldest Cessna 140 Flying
Jeremy King has always had a “crush” on the Cessna 140, so he jumped on the opportunity to buy one. Then he discovered it was the sixth 140 ever built.
NTSB: Long-Standing Safety Gaps Led to Deadly Potomac Midair Collision
While not general aviation related, the accident revealed that air traffic control practices and failings resulted in the Jan. 29, 2025, accident that killed 67 people.