The program, a cooperative effort between the GA industry and the FAA, recognizes individuals in the fields of flight instruction, aviation maintenance, and flight safety “for their professionalism and dedication to general aviation,” according to officials.
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Sporty’s introduces MA-1 AeroWear Jacket
Sporty’s Aviation Gifts has introduced a new flight jacket that pays tribute to one of aviation’s most iconic flight jackets — the MA-1 bomber jacket.
Open canopy starts accident chain
Probable Cause: An emergency landing on uneven terrain that resulted in the loss of directional control during landing.
Picture of the Day: At rest
Ken Killian submitted this photo and note: “Auburn Municipal Airport (S50) in Washington at at rest on warm summer evening.”
Can aircraft certified on 115/145 avgas use the new unleaded fuel?
As general aviation transitions to a lead-free future, some GA pilots are wondering about 115/145 avgas.
Grant awarded to study backcountry airstrips
Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) Liaison Wendy Lessig has been awarded a grant to help fund five studies on backcountry airstrips in Utah on Bureau of Land Management land.
Piper M-Class community gathers at Lake Geneva
More than 260 attendees traveled to this year’s event, according to association officials, who note that Kenosha Regional Airport (KENW) welcomed more than 70 Piper M-Class aircraft.
Gusting crosswind, unfamiliar airplane bad combination for Cessna 305 pilot
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in a gusting crosswind, which resulted in a noseover. Contributing was the pilot’s lack of familiarity with the airplane.
Picture of the Day: Airplanes in the mist
Brad Koehn submitted this photo and note: “I snapped a photo of some of the planes attending the fly-in at Prickett-Grooms Field Airport (6Y9) in Sidnaw, Michigan, on Labor Day weekend 2025. The ground fog was coming up and the frost hadn’t yet formed, and everyone had a wonderful time.”