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.
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Zenith Aircraft Building Workshop Set for Yuma
The workshop, set for Feb. 28 and March 1, will be followed by a regional fly-in for Zenith aircraft owners and pilots.
Flight Training Award Winners Named
The awards are based on feedback received from thousands of student pilots, newly certificated pilots, and pilots completing flight reviews or pursuing advanced certificates or ratings.
New Leader for National Association of Flight Instructors Named
Brian Wynne takes over as NAFI executive director after nine years as president and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI).
Fatal Accident Rate Down So Far in FY 2026
The estimated GA fatal accident rate for fiscal year 2026, which began October 2025, is at 0.47 accidents per 100,000 flight hours as of Jan. 15, 2026, “well below the yearly target of 0.91,” according to officials.
Aviation Law Firm Takes Flight in Tennessee
The firm represents a range of aviation professionals and entities, including aircraft owners, pilots, mechanics, aviation businesses, and airports in a variety of matters including proceedings before the FAA, the NTSB, and state and federal courts.
What Can We Learn From Studying 100 Years of Aviation Research?
Analyzing more than 1,600 aviation-related studies published between 1937 and 2023, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers discovered that human error remains the leading cause of aviation accidents, responsible for nearly 75% of all general aviation accidents in recent years.
Grant Fuels New Aviation Maintenance Training Program in Colorado
A new aviation maintenance technician training program at Pueblo Community College (PCC) in Colorado is expected to launch in fall 2026, powered by a state grant.
Student-Built Aircraft Takes Flight
Students from Enid High School in Oklahoma built the RV-12iS as part of the Tango Flight program.