CubCrafters unveiled a backcountry turboprop aircraft equipped with a Turbotech TPR 90 regenerative cycle turboprop engine that recovers exhaust heat to preheat inlet air, achieving fuel economy equivalent to piston…
CubCrafters unveiled a backcountry turboprop aircraft powered by a Turbotec TPR 90 regenerative cycle turboprop engine, claimed to be the first practical turboprop in this category. The aircraft achieves…
A Pacific Aerospace 750 XL aircraft carrying 11 skydivers and a pilot crashed near Butler, Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 occupants when the aircraft lost control immediately after takeoff and reached a…
What do you think is the biggest problem for the airline industry right now? Fuel prices, pilot and mechanic shortages maybe, or trade uncertainties? Well, all of those are important for sure, but there is something…
A British Airways pilot and air traffic controller had a confusing exchange regarding low visibility operations procedures when the runway visual range measured 1,000 feet. The controller refused to clear the aircraft…
The 1984 Piper Malibu is presented as an underrated six-seater aircraft offering superior value compared to current models while maintaining a similar design and appearance. This year's model can feature an STC upgrade…
Eight people, including singer Aaliyah, died in a Cessna 402B crash in the Bahamas on August 25, 2001, minutes after takeoff. Pilot Luis Morales had been arrested for cocaine possession weeks prior, had allegedly…
Boeing built numerous 777X aircraft at its Everett facility ahead of certification, but engineering changes discovered during flight testing and certification programs mean these stored planes do not meet final…
Three flagship ultra-long-range private jets—Gulfstream's G700, Bombardier's Global 8000, and Dassault's Falcon 10X—cost between $71 million and nearly $100 million and offer ranges of 7,500 to 8,200 nautical miles with…
Two entrepreneurs developed the Dorado, a full-size electric dirt bike prototype featuring a 7.2 kWh battery, 50 horsepower motor, and approximately 260-pound weight with an 80-mile range. The bike offers three…
A Lot Polish Airlines Airbus A320 flight from Warsaw to Tel Aviv accidentally transmitted a hijacking code (7500) instead of a radio failure code (7600) while switching between Turkish and Cypriot air traffic control on…
Pete Muntean combines his career as a CNN aviation correspondent with aerobatic flying in an Extra 300L airplane. His passion for aviation was shaped by his mother, an aerobatic and airshow pilot whose death in a crash…
A novice pilot with five hours of post-checkride experience encountered significant bouncing oscillations while attempting to land, with each bounce reaching greater heights. After two failed landing attempts, a local…
NASA's Super Guppy, weighing 101,000 pounds and constructed from parts of various aircraft including a backwards-facing 707 nose, B-52 tires, and C-130 propellers, is the sole remaining operational example of four…
A Pilatus PC-6 skydiving aircraft crashed on takeoff near Tomblaine, France on June 28, 2026, killing all 11 occupants aboard in a loss-of-control accident. The aircraft experienced difficulties during the initial climb…
The Harrier fighter jet was developed to address a critical Cold War military vulnerability: NATO's dependence on large airbases that could be quickly destroyed in the opening stages of conflict with the Warsaw Pact.…
Remember this amazing video clip on social media of back in October of last year of this US Air Force special operations aircraft performing a forced landing, just missing the traffic here on the highway and taking out…
13 people boarded a 75-year-old B17 aircraft for what was supposed to be a short sightseeing flight. However, as soon as they got airborne, the pilots reported trouble with one of the engines. And less than 5 minutes…
Look Up Flight Academy announced a new aviation associate's degree program in partnership with Beulah Heights University that allows students to earn a college degree and pilot certification within 24 months. The…
In the afternoon of August the 16th, 1991 at Kolkata International Airport, a Boeing 737200 from Indian Airlines was preparing to depart for a short domestic flight over to the northeastern city of Impal. Once there,…
A Cessna 195 float plane struck power lines while attempting to land on the Columbia River near Pasco, Washington on June 24th and crashed, killing both occupants. The registered owner, 64-year-old Randy Peterson of…
An American Airlines Boeing 737-800 and a Delta Airlines Airbus A319 nearly collided at Boston Logan International Airport on June 20th when air traffic control cleared the American flight for takeoff on runway 27…
Women Can Fly is an aviation event where female pilots provide flight experiences and mentorship to young women interested in aviation careers. The event showcases diverse career opportunities in aviation—from piloting…
A Boeing 777 that had been converted into a freighter performed extremely low passes over two Texas airports on June 24th, descending to less than 25 feet above ground with its landing gear retracted during a right turn…
A newly certified pilot in Germany in 2001 struggled with landing an aircraft after passing check-ride training, bouncing on the runway twice and executing multiple go-arounds. A local flight instructor heard the…
A pilot trained in the Los Angeles Police Department's Loft Dynamics virtual reality simulator for the Airbus H125 AStar helicopter after earning commercial rotorcraft certification. Training exercises included…
Aircraft do not pre-spin wheels before landing because proposed solutions face both technical and economic limitations. Electric motors would occupy space needed for brakes, while aerodynamic fins can reduce tire wear…
The Fuji LM-1 was a four-place aircraft manufactured by Fuji Heavy Industries in 1956, combining T-34 wings, tail section, and firewall with a custom cabin design, of which only 27 examples were produced. The aircraft…
I run a medical company. I'm a CEO of a medical company which I I happen to own and uh it's hard to say I have a lot of free time because voluntarily I could make free time, but anyone that runs a business knows that if…
The Fuji LM1 was a rare Japanese warbird produced by Fuji Heavy Industries in 1956, with only 27 examples built. The aircraft combined a custom-designed cabin with wings, tail section, and firewall from the T-34,…
A very close call at Boston's Logan Airport on Saturday the 20th of June at 11:34 local time when American Airlines was cleared to take off on runway 27 in front of a Delta Airlines that was landing on runway 33 left.…
A pilot lowers a rope equipped with a bungee system from an airplane at altitude while performing a Red Bull air show stunt. The pilot maintains a precise 22-foot altitude while being chased by a ground vehicle,…
Airborne warning and control system aircraft like the E-3 Sentry have become strategically vital military assets because they function as command and control centers capable of detecting threats and coordinating entire…
I would highly recommend that you get a complex endorsement in something a little slower and a little simpler. So, for me the Mooney fit that bill. There's a lot of retracts out there. For example, you can get a a Piper…
Skydiving is supposed to be a fun and exciting experience that millions of people try every year, but unfortunately, sometimes things can get out of control very quickly. And if you're lucky, you get a chance to make it…
United Airlines Flight 811, a Boeing 747 carrying 337 passengers and 18 crew members, experienced a catastrophic cargo door failure on February 24, 1989, while climbing through 23,000 feet en route from Honolulu to…
A King Air medical evacuation flight from Roswell, New Mexico crashed near Ruidoso on May 14, 2026, killing four crew members. According to the NTSB preliminary report, the flight should not have been dispatched due to…
Aviation connects fathers and children across multiple generations, with families sharing experiences ranging from teaching children to fly Vagabonds to bonding through powered paragliding adventures. These narratives…
The article features multiple father-son aviation partnerships showing how flying connects generations within families, including a pastor using his Vagabond for airborne ministry while his son piloted, the Barron…
A NetJets Citation Latitude crashed on a freeway near Laredo, Texas on June 16, 2026 during an emergency diversion, resulting in one fatality among the six occupants aboard; five people successfully evacuated from the…
The Antonov AN-2 is the largest single-engine biplane ever built, featuring a Russian design manufactured in Poland with a 1,000-horsepower licensed Wright 1820 engine and capacity to carry nearly 5,000 pounds of useful…
Two helicopters collided in midair over Brazil, killing 32-year-old music star Oliver Tree and five others. A viral video initially shared by news outlets and social media figures claiming to show the crash actually…
Douglas Fulton from Valdez, Alaska owns a PZL Antonov AN-2, a 1988 single-engine biplane originally designed by the Soviet Union in 1947 as a crop sprayer and military jump plane. The aircraft, the largest single-engine…
A B-52HA bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California on June 15, 2026, killing all eight crew members aboard, including six Air Force service members and two Boeing employees. The aircraft, tail number 6061,…
A midair collision between two helicopters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil killed six people on board, including musician and comedian Oliver Tree and YouTuber Gaspar Prim. One helicopter carrying five passengers plus a pilot…
A Pacific Aerospace 750 XL skydiving aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on June 14, 2026, killing all 12 people on board including the pilot and 11 skydivers. The pilot…
Fuel cell propulsion systems for aircraft generate electricity through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, with the electricity converted through power distribution units and inverters to drive electric…
Ariel Twoslin, an engineer and private pilot based at Whiteman Airport near Los Angeles, owns a 1946 Cessna 140 named Lady Lamarr after the pioneering actress-inventor Hedy Lamarr. After completing her tailwheel…
A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a light pole with its landing gear while on approach to Newark Airport on May 3, with the pole subsequently hitting a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike below and injuring the driver.…
AirX operates a fleet of 23 owned aircraft including Bombardier Challenger 850s, Legacy 600s, and an Airbus 340 with 100 business class seats, acquiring pre-owned planes and refurbishing them entirely through its own…
A nurse practitioner named Gil traded his 1990 Mooney M20J for a 1984 Piper Malibu to better handle his frequent New Jersey-to-Florida missions, which had become exhausting in the unpressurized Mooney due to fuel stops…
Five people paid $20 each to take a short sightseeing flight at a small town airport, but they had no idea that the pilot flying the plane was legally blind. Tragically, they crashed when they were moments away from…
Air Ontario Flight 1363 crashed on March 10, 1989, while attempting to depart Dryden, Ontario for Winnipeg with 65 passengers and four crew members aboard a Fokker F28-1000 Fellowship. The accident investigation, led by…
A Canadian pilot was charged with operating as an airline captain for 17 years without an Air Transport Pilot license, flying over 900 domestic and international flights for Air Canada in Boeing 767s, 777s, and 787s.…
Luke Aikins, a Red Bull pilot and skydiver, is training a new aerial stunt that involves lifting a clipped-in person out of a vehicle using an airplane flying at approximately 1,100 feet before releasing them to…
A private jet crashed during an emergency landing in the Dominican Republic after encountering mechanical issues shortly after takeoff while attempting to return to the airport. Both pilots were fatally injured in the…
AirX, a charter operator, operates a fleet of 23 owned and managed aircraft including nine Bombardier Challenger 850 jets, which it acquires as pre-owned models and refurbishes in-house at its Stansted maintenance…
An AOPA sweepstakes Aviat Husky competed in a head-to-head performance flyoff against an American Champion Citabria High Country Explorer. During stall testing at full power, the Husky stalled at 49 knots and exhibited…
A Gulfstream G200 aircraft crashed during an emergency landing at La Romana Airport in the Dominican Republic on June 7, 2026, killing both pilots on board. The aircraft, which had declared an in-flight emergency…
An AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky with a 200-horsepower fuel-injected engine competed in a head-to-head flyoff against an American Champion Citabria High Country Explorer with a 180-horsepower fixed-pitch engine at…
An aircraft propeller separated from the aircraft during a training flight, causing the instructor to experience smoke, fire, and catastrophic engine failure in rapid succession. With the windscreen coated in oil and…
A Gulfstream G200 business jet crashed at La Romana International Airport in the Dominican Republic on June 7, 2026, killing both US citizen pilots aboard. The aircraft took off on a positioning flight but descended to…
A pilot flying the AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky conducted an ILS approach to runway 23 at Frederick Airport under instrument flight rules conditions. The approach involved establishing on the glide slope at the Ricky…
A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 collapsed on its nose gear at Frankfurt airport on June 4, 2026 while preparing for departure to Los Angeles, injuring several airport staff and employees though no passengers were aboard. The…
A Cessna 172S experienced catastrophic engine failure and propeller separation during a training flight near Rochester, New York on May 28th, with an instructor and student aboard. The aircraft, piloted by CFI Scott…
What actually happened to Pan Am? This company was once the world's most recognizable airline and also the de facto flag carrier of the United States. [music] And to give you an idea of just how important this airline…
A Cessna 182 crashed on May 7, 2026, near Inyokern, California, killing flight instructor Ramsey Alsherman and student pilot Teimu during an instructional flight. The aircraft climbed to approximately 3,400 feet and…
A simulator study using eye tracking sensors found that pilots' scanning patterns changed dramatically when confronted with an unannounced engine failure, with attention narrowing to fewer cockpit areas despite pilots…
A pilot demonstrates flying an AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky, a backcountry aircraft traditionally limited to VFR operations, under IFR conditions. The aircraft's IFR capability, including autopilot and synthetic vision,…
An Airbus A350 repeatedly struck a jet bridge with its left wing and engine in Shanghai on May 2nd after the aircraft's braking system failed during taxi. The pilots used reverse thrust as their only means to stop the…
The NTSB preliminary report is just out here at the Blanco Global World Headquarters on the United 767 that hit the bread truck in Newark, New Jersey back on the 3rd of May. My name's Juan Brown. You're watching the…
Right whale survey missions employ two pilots and two scientists aboard a Cessna 337 Skymaster who follow predetermined track lines, breaking formation whenever scientists detect water disturbances or signs of marine…
Volocopter announced the VoloConnect XBR, a compact eVTOL aircraft pursuing ultralight certification to accelerate market entry compared to standard regulatory pathways. Priced starting at 490,000 euros, the aircraft…
Juan Brown's educational video describes the three-stage supercharger system and bent-wing air intake engineering of an F4U Corsair powered by a Pratt & Whitney 2800 engine being restored at Vultures Row Aviation in…
Nimbus Aerial Solutions conducts aerial surveys of marine mammals using a Cessna Skymaster 337 aircraft, which offers excellent observational capabilities and maneuverability for spotting whales. During these surveys,…
An instructional seaplane flight demonstrates reconnaissance and landing techniques in a Super Cub over a reservoir. The instructor guides evaluation of water conditions including debris and tree stumps, then teaches…
The TBM airplane is designed to carry four to five people with improvements over earlier models in payload capacity and structural features. The C2 model variant introduced a pilot door and remains in high demand due to…
Hello. Testing 123. There is no such thing as a teardrop pattern entry, especially a descending teardrop pattern directly into the downwind of an airport that has no control tower. My name's Juan Brown. You're watching…
Blackshape revealed plans for the ePrime, a hybrid-electric two-seat aircraft that uses a traditional engine to support takeoff and charge onboard batteries during flight, adapting automotive hybrid technology for…
The United States retired the F-14 Tomcat in 2006 and destroyed most remaining airframes through congressional order to prevent spare parts from reaching Iran, where the aircraft had been sold in the 1970s before the…
A video presents a comprehensive cost analysis of an airplane available for sale, detailing both the purchase price and the operational expenses associated with aircraft ownership.
They had the runway in sight and the first officer yelled to go around. But unfortunately, the captain didn't listen and a few seconds later, they slammed into the hillside, killing everyone on board, including a CEO…
On September 20, 1989, a Boeing 737-400 operated by US Air sat at LaGuardia Airport amid weather delays and traffic congestion, with a crew consisting of a recently promoted captain and a first officer on his first day…
A Piper PA25-235 Pawne tow plane crashed on May 26, 2026, at Saratoga County Airport in Saratoga Springs, New York, killing the pilot when the aircraft impacted the runway and caught fire. The crash was caused by the…
Landing an aircraft sideways into a mountain causes the aircraft to cartwheel, tear the wings off, and result in fatalities. During engine failure in mountainous terrain, pilots should focus on finding the safest…
UPS Flight 2976 crashed on November 4th, 2025 during takeoff from Louisville when the left engine pylon separated from the aircraft, killing all 15 people on board. The failure was caused by cracks in a spherical…
Alicia Heron, a pilot with a seaplane rating who had not flown seaplanes in a couple of years, took a refresher flight with CFI Beth Steel in a Super Cub on floats at Backcountry Flying Experience in Kalispell, Montana.…
During a demonstration in Las Vegas, a Kodiak 900 aircraft equipped with infrared camera systems located a stolen vehicle in 52 seconds and tracked fleeing suspects for 30 minutes, resulting in two arrests during a…
An NTSB preliminary report was released on an AT6-D aircraft accident that occurred on April 13, 2026 near Bronson, Florida, killing two pilots including Justin Westbrooks who was receiving formation flight training…
Pilots taking antidepressants can obtain medical certificates through the FAA's special issuance process, which reviews applications on a case-by-case basis. The FAA currently approves seven specific antidepressant…
Ian Wilder, AOPA pilot editor, described a day trip to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport as ideal for general aviation pilots, particularly those new to mountain flying, with a welcoming approach, long runway, nominal…
A pilot flew to Shenandoah Regional Airport for a day trip over mountain terrain with peaks exceeding 4,000 feet, requiring careful attention to weather and wind conditions typical of mountain flying. The pilot…
Airlines require passengers to open window blinds during takeoff and landing because both passengers and crew need visibility to quickly assess emergency situations and determine evacuation routes, while external…
A Cessna 182 and a paraglider collided on May 23, 2026 near Salzburg, Austria, when the Cessna pilot failed to see the paraglider approaching from behind; both aircraft landed safely despite damage to the paraglider's…
Rolls-Royce's Corporate Care Enhanced service provides aircraft operators with priority access and premier support backed by the company's global OEM service network. The program leverages a billion-dollar investment in…
Spirit Airlines collapsed in early 2026 after jet fuel prices doubled due to Middle East conflict, leaving the airline unable to absorb costs on previously sold tickets. Having just exited bankruptcy protection when the…
William Anders, a 90-year-old legendary astronaut who flew to the moon during Apollo 8 in 1968, died in a plane crash on June 7th, 2024 when his T-34 aircraft rolled inverted and dove toward water near Burlington,…
Early in the morning on the 14th of May 1977, a flight crew from the British airline Dan-Air reported for duty at Nairobi Airport, Kenya, in order to pick up a shipment of cargo that was arriving from Athens. They were…
A student pilot successfully completed their first solo flight in a Viper SD4 aircraft at an uncontrolled airport. The flight involved multiple touch-and-go landings while coordinating with other aircraft in the traffic…
The NTSB concluded hearings on an MD-11 crash in Louisville, Kentucky in November 2025 that killed 15 people, determining the accident resulted from fatigue cracks and separation of the aft pylon bulkhead's spherical…
A French appeals court convicted Airbus and Air France of corporate manslaughter in the 2009 crash of flight 447, which plunged into the Atlantic Ocean killing all 228 passengers and crew due to clogged pitot probes…
The Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro watch, reviewed by AOPA pilot Dave Hirschman, features a pulse oximeter, extended battery life, large readable display, navigation capabilities, and integration with the Garmin Pilot app for…
Dave Hirschman reviews the Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro, a $1,550 aviation smartwatch featuring a pulse oximeter, extended battery life, navigation capabilities, and satellite-based emergency SOS messaging. The watch requires…
The aging pilot's brain experiences changes in processing speed, working memory, divided attention, and executive function, though knowledge-based abilities like aviation expertise and judgment decline less pronounced…
The article discusses multiple science-backed factors that protect long-term brain health for pilots, including regular physical activity, cardiovascular risk factor management, quality sleep, moderate alcohol…
Alcohol impairs multiple brain functions critical to piloting—including judgment, memory, and coordination—at levels far below visible intoxication, with cognitive effects persisting 8 to 24 hours after consumption even…
Sedating antihistamines such as diphenhydramine and doxylamine, found in common cold and allergy medications, cross the blood-brain barrier and impair cognitive functions essential for pilot performance—including…
The brain manages pilot decision-making through multiple memory systems including working memory for immediate tasks and long-term memory for stored information, which encompasses both declarative knowledge and…
Research demonstrated that pilots' attention narrows during startle as the salience network increases activity to detect threat while the executive control network temporarily decreases. Pilots can recover from startle…
Aura Aero, a French aircraft manufacturer founded in 2018, has achieved EASA certification for the Integral R, a two-seat aerobatic trainer with plus/minus 7.5 G capability featuring wood and carbon fiber construction.…
On Thursday, May 14th, an entire crew of a Medevac flight was lost in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico in what appears to be a classic CFIT accident, controlled flight into terrain. The question is, why did this crew…
Aircraft contain far fewer cameras than automobiles despite their much higher value, largely because certification and installation are prohibitively expensive and time-consuming while extreme operating…
A Piper Cherokee crashed into a house approximately 2 miles from Akron-Fulton International Airport on May 14, 2026, killing both occupants on board. The aircraft overshot the runway during the turn from base to final…
Two EA-18G Growler aircraft collided during a formation rejoin maneuver at the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base on May 17, 2026, with all four crew members successfully ejecting and reported in…
Mental health is a critical part of our overall health. But too often, pilots are afraid to seek help or report treatment for fear of losing their medical certificate. AOPA is working with the FAA and others to reduce…
Tecnam unveiled a new VIP interior variant for the P2012 Traveler aircraft at Aero Friedrichshafen, featuring accommodations for two pilots and six passengers in luxury comfort. The variant includes eight-way adjustable…
A 2025 midair collision between a CRJ700 and an Army helicopter over Reagan National Airport revealed dangerous spacing on helicopter Route 4, which maintained only 75 feet of vertical clearance above the runway 33…
A Beechcraft King Air 200 crashed in Long Beach, California on March 16, 2011, less than 30 seconds after takeoff, killing the pilot and four passengers. The investigation revealed that the pilot failed to properly…
Helios Airways, a budget airline registered in Cyprus that began operations in the late 1990s, operated under a culture of poor safety oversight and inadequate maintenance practices despite repeated warnings from the UK…
N7188W, a 1963 Piper Cherokee, crashed near Akran, Ohio on May 14, 2026 at 1544 local time after overshooting the final approach to runway 7 due to wind drift and improper wind correction during landing. The pilot…
The Spirit SE-1's folding wings collapse in minutes and reduce the aircraft to a 7'5" width, enabling storage in toy haulers and cargo containers for economical transportation and handling. The design targets buyers…
The RANS S-21 Albatros is a flexible backcountry aircraft available in both tail wheel and nose wheel configurations, with the ability to swap between them without permanent commitment. The tail wheel version features a…
Pilots can overcome in-flight mistakes by employing a "what now" mentality that directs their brain to the present moment rather than dwelling on past errors. This mental technique prevents rumination and negative…
AOPA held its annual member meeting in Frederick, Maryland, where chairman Luke Wipfler highlighted the organization's strong advocacy and foundational programs alongside a solid financial position. The organization…
[music] >> We couldn't turn around. Till we were upside [music] down. I'll be the bigger man now. But no, I ain't so [music] proud. I couldn't be there. Even when >> [music] >> I tried. Could not believe
Jackie Brown, a senior medical certification specialist at AOPA, recommends using the Wingman Med Express simulator before taking an aviation medical exam to practice answering questions and avoid mistakes. The…
A Frontier Airlines A321 struck a trespasser during takeoff in Denver on May 9th, causing an engine compressor stall and fire that filled the cabin with smoke and prompted an emergency evacuation. During the evacuation,…
Piaggio Aero announced the NX version of its P.180 Avanti aircraft with enhancements including improved performance, reduced landing distance, the ability to operate on unprepared runways, and upgraded cockpit avionics.…
Dassault, despite possessing advanced technology in fly-by-wire systems, composite materials, and a global support network for thousands of military and business aircraft worldwide, has not successfully entered the…
A 55-year-old student pilot named Chad illegally carried his mother as a passenger on a 700-mile cross-country flight from Texas to Kentucky in April 2021, violating student pilot regulations that prohibit carrying…
Cargo airlines purchase retired passenger aircraft despite their fuel inefficiency because acquisition costs outweigh operating expenses when planes fly fewer hours and loads can be optimized. Unlike passenger carriers…
It's Friday the 8th of May. My name is Juan Brown. You're watching the Blanco channel. Time to cover a couple of quick NTSB preliminary reports that just came out. First, the NTSB preliminary report on the sling…
The 2026 Aero Friedrichshafen show featured its largest business aviation presence yet, with static displays packed with business jets, helicopters, and turboprops alongside various aircraft categories. The event's…
A helicopter pilot describes the technical demands and dangers of hunting from a helicopter, a task requiring precise rotor management to avoid catastrophic tail strikes during low-altitude maneuvers. Improper technique…
Challenge Air, a nonprofit aviation organization, hosted a fly day at Frederick Airport in Maryland where volunteer pilots, including armless pilot Jessica Cox, flew children with special needs on scenic flights. Each…
The NTSB attributed the crash of aircraft N984LD to pilot error during an unstable approach, where aggressive banking, failure to compensate for unusual wind conditions, and exceeding the aircraft's critical angle of…
A Cessna 421C twin-engine aircraft crashed on April 30, 2026 near Wimberley, Texas, killing pilot Justin Glenn Appling and four other members of his local pickleball team. The aircraft encountered severe thunderstorms…
Rolls-Royce's CorporateCare Enhanced offers protection and asset management services that extend beyond standard maintenance, anticipating risks and preserving asset value. The program is supported by an integrated…
Textron Aviation showcased the passenger-carrying variant of its Cessna SkyCourier at Aero Friedrichshafen, a turboprop capable of transporting up to 19 passengers and operating from unprepared surfaces including gravel…
Effective aircraft survival preparation begins with personal protective gear organized into layered kits, starting with pocket-sized containers holding fire starters, signal mirrors, and compasses, and scaling up to…
Alle Foxlin, an aviation YouTuber, experienced sudden depression following a standard medical ID replacement and documented the experience in a video, which triggered an FAA investigation requiring submission of her…
United Airlines flight 169, a Boeing 767-400, struck a bread truck on the New Jersey Turnpike during a visual final approach to runway 29 at Newark Airport, impacting the vehicle's landing gear approximately 630 feet…
A Cessna 421C carrying five people crashed near Wimberly, Texas on April 30, 2026, after departing from Riverfalls Airport in deteriorating weather conditions. The aircraft encountered icing that disabled the pitot heat…
Ella Foxlin, a YouTuber who creates content about engineering and aviation, publicly disclosed her mental health struggles and was subsequently reported to the FAA, which revoked her pilot's medical certificate. After…
United Airlines flight 169, a 24-year-old Boeing 767-400 carrying 221 passengers and 10 crew members, struck a lightning pole and the roof of a bakery truck on the New Jersey turnpike while attempting to land on runway…
- How far could an airline CEO go in order to get back at his old airline? Or more specifically, could United Airlines merge with or even take over American Airlines in order to create a single supersized American flag…
A light jet features three rear seats suitable for children and adults with substantial legroom. The aircraft also includes an additional seat behind the pilot and offers ample passenger space throughout the cabin.
United 277 go around. Alaska 553 go around. >> In my professional career, I have done a few go-arounds while I was in flight school. Done a few goounds while I was flying commercial jets. And I don't ever know of any…
On January 29, 2025, PSA Airlines flight 5342 collided with a U.S. Army UH-60 helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, ending a 15-year safety streak in American commercial aviation, with both aircraft…
A Beachcraft Bonanza crashed shortly after takeoff from Crystal Airport in Minnesota on April 25, 2026, after entering a left turn during its initial climb. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the…
The Frederick Challenge Air Fly Day at the National Aviation Community Center in Frederick, Maryland brought together a dozen pilots and over 50 children with special needs for flight experiences. Challenge Air's…
The Waco Aircraft Company closed on April 29, 2026, eliminating 60 jobs in Battle Creek, Michigan after German businessman Dieter, who purchased the company in 2018, invested over $40 million in a production facility…
Hi, I'm Luke Weppler, chairman of AOPA. It's a pleasure to join you today. I've been a long time member of AOPA and a long time pilot. [music] Began flying in my teens, got my license in my 20s. Enjoy flying a whole…
Horizon, a Canadian startup, has reported progress on its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft, featuring fans positioned within the wings for efficiency gains and a PT6 turboprop pusher engine for forward flight.…
Nervousness and excitement produce identical physiological responses such as increased heart rate and fast breathing; the distinction lies in how individuals interpret these signals, either as threats or challenges.…
Effective mental performance in high-stakes situations requires treating failures as learning feedback rather than personal definition, responding with curiosity and composure instead of shame and self-criticism. Two…
Process-based goals—daily commitments to specific actions—are more effective than outcome-based goals alone because they provide consistent wins and confidence regardless of final results. Rather than focusing solely on…
Excessive perfectionism in aviation reduces performance by creating anxiety that prevents timely action, while research shows only moderate perfectionists achieve the highest performance levels in any field. To improve…
A United Airlines Boeing 737 collided with a small red drone on April 29, 2026, while descending through 3,000 feet to land at San Diego International Airport. The pilots successfully completed their landing and…
Russia is developing a supersonic passenger aircraft featuring a cockpit where pilots would rely on external cameras projecting realtime views onto screens instead of a traditional forward window. This design eliminates…
A video presents a true cost analysis of an airplane offered for sale, detailing both the purchase price and operational expenses. The breakdown provides prospective buyers with comprehensive information about the total…
A speaker discusses the importance of spin training and upset recovery training for private pilots, arguing that such training should be more accessible given that pilots are simply given control of aircraft after…
An airplane broker presents a detailed cost analysis of a Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet listed at $2.6 million, breaking down both acquisition and operational expenses. The aircraft's true hourly operating cost reaches…
Five fatal aircraft accidents occurred in April 2026, including a Beachcraft Bonanza that crashed shortly after takeoff from Crystal Airport near Minneapolis killing a state legislator, and several Mooney and Cessna…
Mia Anderson, an AOPA scholarship recipient and aerobatic glider pilot, became the first female to compete in both powered and glider aerobatics at the 2025 National Aerobatic Championships, placing first in the glider…
A survival instructor recommends carrying fire starter kits with tinder, one-handed opening knives to account for potential injury, and avoiding certain items that will shred under wilderness conditions. The instructor…
Aircraft cabin windows contain three layers with a small breather hole in the middle layer that equalizes pressure and temperature differences between them. This hole prevents the layers from bending inward or outward…
Private jet operators are facing potential fuel shortages stemming from the Iran war and closure of the Straits of Hormuz, with Jet A supplies at risk of becoming severely restricted in the coming weeks. While industry…
The new Cessna Citation Ascend business jet features a refined Garmin G5000 flight deck, a flat-floor cabin with larger windows, and a redesigned windshield that improves visibility and reduces cockpit noise. The…
Water is essential for survival and cognitive function, making it critical for pilots to carry adequate supplies in crash-resistant containers like flexible pouches or 20-year survival bottles rather than standard…
The theft of 12 shipping containers of worn-out jet engine parts in January 2026 exemplifies an ongoing aviation industry problem: the proliferation of unapproved or counterfeit aircraft parts. The 1989 crash of Partner…
A discovery flight at a flight school in Farmingdale, New York on March 5, 2023 resulted in a crash that burned the aircraft and its occupants. An NTSB investigation found the flight school lacked standardized safety…
On August 25, 2001, Aaliyah, a 22-year-old R&B singer, and her production crew departed Marsh Harbor Airport in the Bahamas in a Cessna 402 Bravo after filming a music video. The aircraft used for the return flight was…
Three Pacific Northwest aviation training companies—Backcountry, Cortland Seaplanes, and Parkwater Aviation—specialize in seaplane, backcountry, and tailwheel training using aircraft including Super Cubs, X-Cubs,…
Airliners do not have brakes on nose wheels because the main landing gear, positioned near the aircraft's center of gravity, provides more effective braking, while adding brakes to the nose gear would require structural…
The NTSB preliminary report is out on the Air Canada CRJ jet, which collided with the firefighting truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport on March 22nd at 11:37 at night. My name is Juan Brown. You're watching the Blanco…
- On Thursday, 23rd April 2026, the NTSB released a very detailed preliminary report on the runway incursion accident that happened at LaGuardia Airport on 22nd March, 2026. The accident occurred when a CRJ-900…
A Cessna 172 rental aircraft struck high-voltage power lines during a forced landing in Pacoima, California on April 20, 2026, when its landing gear caught the wires and caused the aircraft to be knocked from the sky…
Aviation training companies in the Pacific Northwest operate a specialized network offering instruction in backcountry flying, seaplanes, tailwheel aircraft, and Kodiak turboprops across multiple locations from Spokane…
On November 12, 2021, a Zenith STOL CH701 aircraft piloted by a former Navy SEAL crashed near Goler Heights airstrip in California's Mojave Desert, killing both the pilot and his Navy aviator passenger. The National…
Pilot David Singer flies his mentor's twin-engine Navion D16A, one of only two known examples still airworthy in the United States. The rare aircraft, restored over five years and powered by Lycoming O-340 engines…
A jet in this category features seven seats in its cabin, capable of comfortably accommodating all passengers depending on fuel load and range requirements. The cabin is notably spacious rather than cramped, providing…
The Cirrus Vision Jet was showcased in Dayton as a groundbreaking aircraft designed for general aviation. The jet represents a significant innovation as the first true jet that allows non-professional pilots to…
The Cirrus Vision Jet is a single-engine light jet designed for accessibility to newer pilots, featuring interior design elements similar to Cirrus's piston aircraft to facilitate easy transitions. The aircraft seats up…
A Twin Comanche aircraft lost both engines on April 18, 2026, while flying toward Auburn Airport near Seattle and made a forced landing in a field 2.4 miles short of the runway with both occupants walking away unharmed.…
AOPA members receive 12 free annual WinSock aircraft valuation reports as a membership benefit, along with unlimited free preview estimates each month. The WinSock platform generates valuations within seconds by…
The Vision jet is the only civilian jet equipped with a ballistic parachute system integrated into the aircraft, a feature derived from the SR22 design. The system has been validated through real-world testing, with…
Shelter in wilderness survival extends beyond tents and tarps to include clothing and portable equipment matched to the most challenging conditions of a journey. Traditional mylar survival blankets are ineffective…
Pilots or air traffic controllers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport transmitted meowing and barking sounds on the radio on April 12, 2026, during a sterile flight phase when such transmissions are prohibited,…
who actually made the aircraft that you'll be flying on next. It may well have a Boeing, an Airbus, or an Embra logo by the door when you board. But is that badge really the answer? Well, no, not really. And to see an…
A private pilot with limited recent instrument flight experience ignored air traffic control warnings about deteriorating weather conditions on March 8, 2022, while attempting to fly from Michigan to Panama City,…
Thai Airways Flight 261 departed Bangkok for Suratani on December 11, 1998 with 146 people aboard an Airbus A310 crewed by experienced pilots who had been given adequate rest. The destination airport had multiple…
The Cirrus Vision Jet is a single-engine private aircraft designed for fuel efficiency and equipped with distinctive safety features including a built-in parachute system and automatic landing capability. The plane's…
My name's David Singer. I've been a pilot since about 2016 and last couple years I've been learning both sides of working on airplanes and helping to deliver them as well. And this is my mentor's airplane. He's been…
Air France flight 025 aborted takeoff at LAX when the takeoff hold lights illuminated red as the aircraft began its departure roll, signaling that a Gulfstream had crossed over the hold short lines on the runway. The…
Survival signaling equipment includes personal locator devices that transmit GPS coordinates to satellites, signal mirrors that reflect sunlight to attract attention, and nighttime devices like strobes and laser flares.…
Juan Brown at Santa Monica with a quick field report update. On Monday, the 13th of April, another Beechcraft Baron was lost in a training accident. What appears to be another clear case of a loss of control of the…
We're flying a brand new TBM 980. So, one of the features that I like the most, and it wasn't even what I was expecting, is controller pilot data link communications. You probably have heard it in terms of ATC texting…
The 2026 Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida features the AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky, a 2024 aircraft with 200 horsepower and Garmin GFC 500 autopilot, with entries closing June 15th and the winner to be…
The FAA is phasing out 100 low lead aviation fuel by 2030 due to lead toxicity, requiring piston engine aircraft owners to modify their engines or switch to alternative fuels at costs ranging from a few thousand dollars…
On April 11, 2026, Icelandair flight 521 deviated from its planned approach to Keflavik and descended to approximately 100 meters over Heimaey island in Iceland, a significant violation of aviation rules. The Boeing 757…
There was a double-fatal accident on Wednesday, the 8th of April, at Marana Regional Airport, Marana, Arizona. My name's Juan Brown, you're watching the Blanco Lirio channel. Let's check it out. The victims have been…
- This is Thunderbird 6, an F-16C taking off for an air show in Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho back in September of 2003. Unfortunately though, even before takeoff, the pilot, US Air Force Captain Chris Elroy…
A retired Cal Fire chainsaw foreman demonstrates bore cutting techniques and essential safety practices while felling a standing dead tree using a Stihl 500i fuel-injected chainsaw. The instruction covers proper chain…
A leaseback strategy allows airplane owners to monetize their aircraft by renting them to operators at a set hourly rate while the operators rent them to customers at a higher rate, creating an arbitrage opportunity.…
This is Virginia and her granddaughter, and this was all that was left of the aircraft they were flying in after Virginia made a series of reckless decisions that got them both killed. But what makes this more tragic is…
Southern Airways Flight 242, a DC-9 carrying 85 people, departed Huntsville, Alabama on April 4, 1977, headed for Atlanta amid rapidly developing severe weather including multiple tornadoes across the region. Despite…
Airlines shifted from polishing planes to painting them because polished aluminum requires extensive maintenance—washing, inspecting, and repolishing three times yearly—making it costlier than the additional fuel needed…
Creating fire requires three elements—fuel, heat, and oxygen—but the critical challenge is finding dry tinder, which is why carrying a portable fire starter kit with pre-made tinder and a sparking mechanism is…
The Vajont Dam in northern Italy was the site of one of the biggest dam disasters in modern history, though its structure remains intact and is now accessible to tourists despite no longer holding water or generating…
AOPA is holding Sun N Fun 2026 at Lakeland Air Airport April 14-19, featuring presentations including a Blanco story discussion and a pilot town hall with new board chairman Luke Whipler. The organization announced it…
A Cirrus aircraft crashed after encountering icing conditions and instrument meteorological conditions during its flight to Altoona, with forecast data indicating light to moderate intensity icing near the accident…
On February 28, 2026, the outbreak of war in Iran forced closure of critical commercial aviation routes over the Gulf, leaving aircraft already in transit with rapidly disappearing diversion options. Pilots faced fuel…
A passenger aboard a commercial flight punched a flight attendant while praying on the cabin floor during in-flight meal service. The assault violated FAA regulations prohibiting interference with crew members, and law…
Two former F-15E pilots discuss a recent F-15E shootdown in Iran in which the pilot was rescued while the weapons systems officer remains missing. The interview examines the Strike Eagle's adaptation to counter Iranian…
In the late afternoon of August 4th, 2020, Beirut was alive and bustling with activity. Nurses were delivering newborns, people returned home from work, and a bride was preparing for her wedding photos. Just another…
An F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down by Iranian forces, marking the first loss of the aircraft from enemy fire since operations began. One crew member was rescued during a recovery operation that involved an A-10…
A 1973 Bonanza A36 crashed on March 22, 2026, in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Five Lakes after experiencing an engine failure that was preceded by turbocharger malfunction while en route from Monterey to Truckee,…
Delta Airlines Flight 104 experienced a catastrophic uncontained low-pressure turbine failure on a Pratt & Whitney 4000 engine during takeoff from São Paulo, Brazil on March 29, with missing turbine blades and stator…
Steve Davis, a former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback, died in a private jet crash on March 17, 2013, when pilot Wes attempted to conduct informal flight instruction during the aircraft's descent phase rather than focusing…
The September 11th security fee generates over $4.5 billion annually but has been diverted toward reducing the national deficit since the 2013 bipartisan budget act rather than funding the TSA as intended. The TSA is…
- Can a small, aerofoil-shaped device like this revolutionize aviation safety? And if so, how? Aircraft stalls, as in where an aircraft wing or its stabilizer exceeds its critical angle of attack and effectively stops…
- Why does this fighter jet have a strange-looking fin under its fuselage? And what does it have in common with this fighter jet or with this Airbus A340 and its strange wings? Well, today we're going to look at…
Pilot Steve crashed a Beachcraft Bonanza on September 1st, 2003, killing his wife and two younger children during an instrument approach in poor weather with a 300-foot ceiling, marking the second fatal crash he caused…
A US Air Force KC-135 air refueling tanker crashed in western Iraq on March 12, 2026, following an apparent midair collision with another KC-135 that carried six crew members. One KC-135 returned to Tel Aviv with…
UPS permanently retired its MD-11 fleet following a November 2025 crash, while FedEx announced plans to return its 29 MD-11 freighters to service by May 2026 after working with Boeing and the FAA on required inspections…
I'm declaring an emergency. Our oil pressure's dropping. You need to give me those vectors cuz I I can't see a thing out there. Mayday, mayday, mayday, mayday. That was Baruch, and those were some of his last words…
- Airport closures, airport dramas, jet engine dramas and some industrial finger-pointing. These are just some of the aviation stories that either grabbed the world's attention in the past few weeks or if they didn't,…
- Can one aircraft do basically everything? Well, the C-130 Hercules, or the Herc as it's known to its friends, is primarily a military cargo aircraft. But it has also been used to carry paratroopers, it can land on…
A United Airlines wide-body flight crew failed to understand an air traffic control clearance to climb and maintain 10,000 feet at "speed your discretion," requiring the controller to clarify that this instruction…
A YouTube aviation content creator known as TN flygirl crashed her aircraft, killing herself and her father, with the NTSB final report revealing concerning patterns in her training and aircraft selection. Despite…
A pilot was flying home when he started losing control of his aircraft and he was in desperate need for help. But the truth is, even though he had made some deadly mistakes, the shocking part of the story is that the…
Airbus issued emergency software updates for approximately 6,000 A320s after discovering a solar radiation vulnerability in the ELAC 2 flight control computer, following an in-flight upset incident on a JetBlue flight…
The Boeing 787 uniquely avoids cabin smoke events by replacing the traditional engine bleed air system with electrical power for pressurization, heating, and other aircraft functions. While conventional bleed air…
A Cessna 550 Citation 2 carrying two commercial pilots and four passengers crashed near California on July 7th, 2023, killing all six people aboard approximately 800 feet short of the runway. The aircraft departed Las…
The NTSB's preliminary report on the December 18 crash of Citation 550 near Statesville, North Carolina showed that the pilot held a type rating with a limitation requiring a qualified second-in-command, yet operated…
A flight instructor named Raj, despite holding proper certifications, operated an unsafe flight school marked by repeated violations of aviation safety protocols, including unauthorized aircraft modifications,…
A Boeing 747-400 cargo aircraft crashed at Hong Kong International Airport on October 20, 2025, veering off the runway, striking a vehicle, and plunging into the sea, resulting in two fatalities. The four-crew flight…
JetBlue Flight 1191 diverted back to Boston after passengers reported a customer smoking marijuana in the lavatory during flight. The pilot confirmed the cockpit was secure and requested descent to burn fuel before…
Various nations operate specially configured government aircraft including Germany's Airbus A350-900, the United Kingdom's Airbus A330-200 Voyager, India's Boeing 777-300 ER, and Saudi Arabia's Boeing 747-400, each…
In life, if you're doing something and you're asking if the police are around, it probably means you're doing something that you shouldn't be doing, which is exactly what's going on here. When this pilot asks if the…
Mayday, Mayday, Mayday. American 186 declaring a medical emergency. >> I got sent this audio because someone said they thought it was extremely disrespectful that these pilots of Air Force One, which is the call sign of…
An American Airlines mechanic named Paul was convicted of smuggling cocaine through JFK airport as part of a drug ring that transported $250,000 worth of cocaine on every flight by hiding it in a lower avionics…
Wow. Incredibly. >> If you ever hear pilots say, "Wow, incredible." during your landing, it's rarely because you did something so good that they were just like very impressed by it. It's usually because something was…
KM is the oldest airline in the world, still operating today. And several of their crew members were part of a heist, stealing a reported $80 million in uncut diamonds. Or at least that was the impression that the…
A pilot at LaGuardia Airport requested information from air traffic control about his position in the takeoff sequence to plan fuel consumption during a ground delay. The controller responded dismissively, stating that…
Inside this flight attendants bag is cocaine with an estimated street value of $3 million. This JetBlue flight attendant's name is Marsha Reynolds. And this photo was taken moments before her trying to smuggle the…
Captain Joe and Pilotnics conducted an aerial competition with instruments covered to test flying skill and instinct across slow flight, steep turns, and landing maneuvers. Pilots were scored on altitude maintenance…
A custom brick featuring the Captain Joe logo and the phrase "A good pilot is always learning" was installed at the Brown Arch in Oshkosh as part of the EAA AirVenture commemorative brick program. The $1,200 brick was…
The Bahamas experiences dramatic daily weather shifts from sunny mornings to afternoon thunderstorms due to sea breezes that draw moisture-laden ocean air inland, combined with intense daytime heating that creates…
Captain Joe flew a Scale Wings SW51 Mustang, a 72% scale carbon fiber replica of the World War II P-51 Mustang, accompanying ferry pilot Christian over the Everglades to 8,500 feet. The aircraft demonstrated exceptional…
Motion sickness in pilots stems from sensory conflict between visual and vestibular signals, particularly during instrument training and in hot, turbulent conditions. Captain Joe recommends practical mitigation…
Mooney Aircraft, founded in 1929 and restarted after World War II in 1948, became a leader in general aviation with the iconic retractable-gear M20 design that gained pilot loyalty through decades of improvements and…
Ground effect is a phenomenon occurring when aircraft fly within one wingspan of the ground, where increased lift and reduced drag can assist takeoffs and landings but create hazards if pilots misjudge aircraft…
A pilot conducted practice landings at St. Barts Airport using a DA42 flight simulator, a location renowned for its steep final approach and challenging terrain. The first landing attempt was aborted when the aircraft…
ADS-B is a GPS-based surveillance technology that allows aircraft to automatically broadcast their precise location, speed, and altitude in real-time, improving both air traffic management and pilot situational…
The FAA has implemented a new regulation requiring certificate holders with foreign addresses—including pilots, mechanics, dispatchers, and remote pilots—to designate a US-based agent for service to receive and forward…
Converting an EASA or IKO pilot license to an FAA certificate requires eight steps including medical certification, foreign license verification, potential written testing, flight training, and a comprehensive check…
With nearly 14 million passengers flying daily, statistically two passengers die on board each day, though flight crews are trained for these emergencies. When a passenger becomes unresponsive, flight attendants perform…
FAA-licensed pilots seeking to fly in Europe must complete an EASA validation process that includes a medical examination, English proficiency test, up to 13 theoretical exams, flight training at an EASA-approved flight…
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