Zenith Aircraft’s annual Fly-In to Summer Open House is set for Saturday, June 20, at its kit factory in Mexico, Missouri
Pilots
College’s Future Takes Flight Campaign Gets First Donation
The donation will fund the purchase of a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) tabletop simulator, an advanced training tool designed to replicate real-world runway environments, including layouts modeled after Beaver County Airport (KBVI), Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT), and the FAA training academy in Oklahoma City, according to college officials.
Severe Turbulence, Airplane Issues Distract Pilot on Landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to extend and verify landing gear extension which resulted in a wheels-up landing. Contributing was the increased workload due to several airplane issues that occurred during the descent in severe turbulence.
Picture of the Day: Las Trancas
Brian Cleveland submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful strip about 20 miles north of Santa Cruz, California.”
Celebrating the Swift’s 80th Anniversary in the Lone Star State
Aviation enthusiasts gathered in Granbury, Texas, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the iconic Globe Swift.
Pilots Take Flight With Wyoming Aviation Passport Program
The new WYFly Passport Program encourages pilots and aviation enthusiasts to creatively explore the state by visiting all 40 public airports in Wyoming.
Spirit Sky Club Opens at KSUS
The $13 million Spirit Sky Club has officially opened at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, reimagining the traditional country club model for aviators.
Pilot Crashes in Box Canyon
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadvertent entry to a box canyon where the airplane could not outclimb the rising terrain.
Picture of the Day: No Runway, No Problem
Chris Metscher submitted this photo and note: “Worked with Jack Brown’s Seaplane Base in Winter Haven, Florida, to get my seaplane rating. No runway, no problem, just pick a lake and land! What a blast and a return to good old stick and rudder flying. This is one of their 172s and one of their Cubs. What a ton of fun the week after the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo.”