What’s the latest on the FAA’s plan to update the Light-Sport Aircraft rules? Our LSA expert, Dan Johnson, breaks down what we know as of the end of 2021.
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Video: Visit the oldest privately owned airport in Texas
The new video captures a visit to Mineola-Wisener Field in Texas, home to the Royal Flying Circus Aviation Museum.
Art in the sky
The 2022 Sherwin-Williams aerospace calendar features a variety of general aviation aircraft, including the Cirrus SR-22, Mooney M20, Icon A5, Bonanza, and a Piper Turbo Seminole.
New FBO, online aircraft auctions land at KFFZ
The new FBO is expected to begin offering services in 2022.
Blue skies for The Great Colorado Air Show
After far too long a wait, the Great Colorado Air Show returned with a roar, headlined by the Blue Angels.
Air Plains tapped for SureFly electronic ignitions
Air Plains Services, which specializes in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, has been approved by SureFly as an installation specialist for all SureFly electronic ignition modules.
Pictures of the Day: Coupe to Coupe
Ken Thompson sent in these photos, with a note: “My friend, Ryan McDonald, took this shot of my 1946 Ercoupe 415-C from his Alon A2 Aircoupe recently, on our way home from a burger run south of Houston.”
Phase One testing of bullet-shaped airplane concludes
After 55 successful test flights, Otto Aviation has concluded its Phase One testing of the Celera 500L, which is expected to be available by 2025.
The insurance woes of older pilots
A new survey finds that while pilots over 70 fly more hours and have more ratings than younger pilots, the insurance industry is raising their premiums — or canceling their insurance coverage — based only on age.