The most notable addition in the latest release is the new Satellite Imagery map layer, which offers pilots a real-world view of terrain and ground features. High-resolution imagery can be toggled as a map layer during planning or route reviews, providing a different perspective than traditional charts, company officials explain.
Takeoff with Quartering Tailwind Goes Awry
Probable Cause: The pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper elevator control inputs during takeoff.
Picture of the Day: Chesapeake Bay
Kevin Douthitt submitted this photo and note: “A Chesapeake sunset.”
Air Tractor Acquires Thrush Aircraft
Air Tractor combines Leland Snow’s original companies under one roof.
National STOL Competition Expands
The competition will include eight events in 2026, with a new stop in Creswell, Oregon.
Portable Oxygen System Debuts
Engineered for the cockpit, the Altitude One delivers constant-flow oxygen for up to four seats, addressing a long-standing gap between lightweight portability and multi-passenger capability, according to company officials.
CFI Takes Control During Landing, Then Loses Control
Probable Cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain runway alignment.
Picture of the Day: Magic Carpet
Jackie Burch submitted this photo and note: “A quick day trip out to Blythe, California, to visit a friend for a dip in the Colorado River, an adventure searching for wild donkeys, and an encounter with a huge rattlesnake! The magic carpet — a Cessna 150 — makes it all happen in one day in a very cost-effective way. This was the last photo of the very enjoyable day.”
Sometimes All It Takes Is Showing Up
A visit to a classroom or a tour of your hangar can be the spark that changes a young person’ life for the better.