General Aviation News Of Wings & Things columnist Fred Johnsen spent Memorial Day 2026 at the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho, and captured this video.
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The Life General Aviation Built
In a new video posted by Habitat for Aviation, 83-year-old Vermont A&P mechanic and pilot George Coy says general aviation was never just a career, it was a way of life.
What Inspired the Wright Brothers?
Toy airplanes are often a child’s first introduction to aviation, but did you know that a toy helicopter is what inspired the Wright brothers?
Everybody Loves Air Shows
As part of the FAA’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday, the agency recently posted a video on YouTube looking at where air shows began. The National Air & Space Museum’s Aviation Historian Dorothy Cochrane walks us through the Thomas W. Haas “We All Fly” gallery to discuss the moment when general aviation truly took off.
Couldn’t Make It To SUN ‘n FUN This Year?
You can see the best of the air shows at the 2026 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in this video from AirshowStuffVideos. It even includes scenes from the night air show.
Why Building An Aircraft Is Worth A College Degree
A new video from Zenith Aircraft postulates that building an airplane is “worth a college degree,” not because it replaces formal education, but because the skills, problem-solving, discipline, and confidence gained from building an aircraft kit rival what most learn through the traditional college experience — not to mention the ability to maintain the aircraft once finished and the massive amount of utility and satisfaction that the finished aircraft brings to its owner/pilot.
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.
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.
Flying Safely During Winter
In a new video, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford shares the agency’s resources to help general aviation pilots fly safely during the winter season’s challenging weather. Safety tools and tips include everything from weather cameras to NOTAMS.