General Aviation Facing Great Opportunities and Challenges
The segement is enjoying a surge in demand along with some new risks, leaders testified this week
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Why Were KC-135 Tankers Exploding?
The legendary aerial refuelers were blowing up in midair, and no one knew why.
Plane Makes Forced Landing on Curving Mountain Highway
Engine-out landings are challenging. But with highway traffic and a curving road, this was a doozy
The Battle of Midway
The pivotal battle of the war in the Pacific was all about the aircraft carriers.
Van‘s Aircraft Surrenders Amidst Spy Photos of High-Wing Model
The company had planned to make the announcement at Oshkosh, but the internet ruined everything
Video: Skydiving Planes Collide Midair with Jumpers on the Step
It was a miracle that everyone survived, and there are lessons for all of us regular pilots, too
Photo of the Week: Cowboy Campfire with Super Cruiser
Marc Davis’ spectacular shot has a backstory’¦ a couple in fact!
NTSB: Snodgrass Failed to Remove Gust Lock; FAA Admin Nominee Pegged; and Shockwave Jet Truck Fatality
Plus, FAA doles out a billion for airport improvements; a new scale warbird makes first flight; flying farmer and sheriffs nab bad guy; and much more!
Phil Washington Nominated to be Next FAA Administrator
The nominee has extensive management, limited aviation experience
NTSB Releases Final Report on Crash that Killed Dale Snodgrass
The highly respected pilot failed to remove the control lock from the plane he was flying before takeoff
