Matthew Keane submitted this photo and note: “A beautiful 1986 Bonanza, piloted by Matthew Keane, captured during sunset over Santa Cruz, California. Fresh out of annual and all cleaned up, an air-to-air photo shoot was in order. Photo by Marcus Davidson, with Ben Hoover piloting the chase plane.”
Airpark homeowners buy S36
After a decades-long effort, the Flying Acres Homeowners Association (FAHA) has purchased Norman Grier Field (S36), a privately owned public-use airport near Kent, Washington.
Applications open for 2026 Women in Aviation scholarships
The deadline to submit an application for more than $200,000 in aviation scholarships is Oct. 15, 2025.
Savvy Aviation unveils AI-powered aircraft anomaly detection tool
The new capability is designed to help Savvy’s analysts identify unusual engine behavior more quickly and precisely, according to company officials.
Piper hits truck during forced landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s improper preflight planning that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: Stearman dreaming
Sid Pinney submitted this photo and note: “After an afternoon of detailing, both my Stearman and I are dreaming of the dancing…”
Former GAN columnist bestows first scholarship
Thanks to sales of his book, “YIKES! 100 Smart Pilots and the Dumb Things They Did Yet Lived to Tell About ‘Em,” former General Aviation News Human Factors columnist Jeffrey Madison recently gave out his first $5,000 flight training scholarship.
Refunds offered to air racing fans
The National Championship Air Races (NCAR), produced by the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), will offer race fans refunds in light of the recent withdrawal of the Unlimited and Sport race classes from the 2025 inaugural races in Roswell, New Mexico, slated for Sept. 10-14.
Portable power packs for pilots introduced
Sporty’s has introduced two new portable power solutions designed specifically for pilots: The Flight Gear Smart Battery Pack and the Flight Gear Smart Battery Pack MAX.