The new fleet acquisition and management program has been created to enable colleges and independent flight schools to update their training fleets with new Diamond Aircraft and simulators at fixed monthly costs comparable to buying pre-owned aircraft, company officials explained.
Pilots
Taylorcraft hits runway closure sign
The failure of the airport authorities to renew the airport closure NOTAM for the airport. Contributing to the accident, was the pilot’s inability to see the runway closure sign.
Picture of the Day: Back in the day
Robert Butterfield Jr. submitted this picture with a note: “Spectators admiring classic and antique aircraft at a Fly-In located at Lee Bottom Airport (64I) in Hanover, Indiana. Bringing aviation to all interested people.”
Confronting Loss of Control In-Flight: A practical path forward for general aviation
GA pilots should stop treating Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) as an unavoidable statistic, say officials with the Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Association International. To help achieve that, the association is holding a free safety summit to lay out its plan to save lives by eliminating the LOC-I threat.
FAA names company that will oversee ATC modernization
Peraton will coordinate the design, testing, and deployment of a modernized ATC system, representing a major shift from decades of incremental fixes. Peraton will also ensure new technologies are brought online safely and work seamlessly across the National Airspace System.
Grant awarded to improve Maine backcountry airstrip
The grant, combined with the efforts of volunteers, will get the backcountry airstrip ready for visitors.
Tickets now on sale for 2026 Oshkosh
“We wanted to ensure that advance tickets are available for those who enjoy giving AirVenture tickets as holiday gifts.”
Amphib lands on water with landing gear down
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to confirm the landing gear was configured for a water landing during the approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s deviation from the airplanes operating procedures by previously pulling the landing gear circuit breakers, which resulted in the landing gear not retracting when commanded during takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Nearly ready for takeoff
Willem Luuk Nijdam submitted this photo and note: “Taking the PC-12 for a flight to the UK from Breda International Airport in the Netherlands.”