The AOPA Air Safety Institute’s latest Accident Case Study, Night Falls on Final, analyzes the tragic 2019 crash of a Piper Saratoga. Discover how lost instrument currency, fatigue, and marginal weather combined, causing an experienced pilot to become fatally disoriented during a challenging night approach.
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AirVenture 2026 As Seen From My Notebook
With the hopes of remembering as much of AirVenture as I can, I keep a physical notebook in my pocket at all times. Visit EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 with me, as seen through my notebook.
New Earhart Expedition Set for October
This October, the Taraia Object Expedition sets sail to investigate new evidence surrounding the 1937 disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Backed by Purdue University and the Archaeological Legacy Institute, the team will search a remote Pacific lagoon for the pioneering aviator’s lost aircraft.
Polishing the President’s Plane
An elite team of volunteer airplane detailers is converging on Seattle’s Museum of Flight to clean and polish historic aircraft, including Air Force One.
UND CFI Wins AOPA Sweepstakes Plane
A University of North Dakota flight instructor was given the surprise of a lifetime at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026. Discover how AOPA officials gathered Ashley Almquist’s family to hand her the keys to the 2024 Aviat Husky sweepstakes airplane.
AirVenture 2026 By The Numbers
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 soared to new heights, welcoming a record-breaking 734,000 attendees to the World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration.
FAA Advances Digital Departure Clearances for General Aviation
The FAA is rolling out Mobile Clearance, a new digital tool allowing general aviation pilots to request IFR departure clearances directly through apps like ForeFlight and Garmin. Designed to enhance safety and efficiency, this feature reduces radio congestion and minimizes controller readback errors, FAA officials said.
New Restaurant Opens at KGMU
Greenville Downtown Airport has welcomed its newest dining destination: Hangar 28 Kitchen & Events. Replacing the former Runway Café, this renovated venue offers scratch-made menus, cocktails, and runway views.
CAU Expands Reach Flight Center Network
California Aeronautical University (CAU) continues expanding its Reach Flight Center network with the addition of the Lunken Flight Training Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. This partnership allows students to complete local flight training while earning a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree through CAU’s online program.