Blake Werner submitted this photo and note: “We were in the run-up area preparing to depart from Benton Field (O85) in Redding, California, for a late afternoon training flight and I loved our cartoonish shadow.”
FAA and Flight Schools Challenge KFFZ Landing Fees
The FAA has officially stepped into the growing dispute over new landing fees at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, Arizona.
Private Equity Firm to Acquire Continental
Arcline Investment Management will acquire Continental Aerospace Technologies from the Aviation Industry Corporation of China in a deal worth $535 million.
Free Upset Recovery Webinar Series Launches
The Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Association, International’s free quarterly webinar series takes off June 17, 2026, with experts sharing guidance to help pilots and training providers reduce the risk of Loss of Control In-flight.
Aeronca Crashes in River
Probable Cause: A total loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot’s delayed application of carburetor heat.
Picture of the Day: In The Office
Joe Marszal submitted this photo and note: “Ready to go!”
Expanding The Map For Backcountry Flying
The Recreational Aviation Foundation is officially launching its Expanding the Map initiative by reopening the remote Walker Ridge Airstrip in Northern California.
Fly-In To Summer With Zenith
Zenith Aircraft’s annual Fly-In to Summer Open House is set for Saturday, June 20, at its kit factory in Mexico, Missouri
College’s Future Takes Flight Campaign Gets First Donation
The donation will fund the purchase of a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) tabletop simulator, an advanced training tool designed to replicate real-world runway environments, including layouts modeled after Beaver County Airport (KBVI), Pittsburgh International Airport (KPIT), and the FAA training academy in Oklahoma City, according to college officials.