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Retired mechanics honored with master mechanic awards

Retired mechanics honored with master mechanic awards

The Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award is named in honor of Charles Taylor, the...

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‘Tis the season for drone safety

‘Tis the season for drone safety

If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the FAA wants you and your loved...

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The heart of an airplane

The heart of an airplane

Talent and dedication — those words sum up all those who have cared for our little...

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Picture of the Day: Ready to tow

Picture of the Day: Ready to tow

Aaron Lade sent in this photo with a note: "The Pawnee, Lola, is ready to take the...

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Pilot seriously injured when plane encounters downdraft on departure

Pilot seriously injured when plane encounters downdraft...

The airplane’s exceedance of its critical angle of attack after encountering a downdraft...

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Fundraising campaign launches for WACO Air Museum

Fundraising campaign launches for WACO Air Museum

The Wings and Dreams Campaign has been recently initiated to support the remaining...

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Nominations for General Aviation Awards still open

Nominations for General Aviation Awards still open

Submissions are due by 11:59 p.m., Dec. 13, 2024

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Retired ag pilot donates airplane to university

Retired ag pilot donates airplane to university

During a recent fly-in at Box Field in Sunflower County, Jetran gave Delta State...

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Ask Paul: How would I know if my engine’s cam lobes are pitted?

Ask Paul: How would I know if my engine’s cam lobes are...

I must admit that an engine that left the Lycoming factory in 1978 may be a little...

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Picture of the Day: Start to the day

Picture of the Day: Start to the day

Mike Daniel submitted this photo and note: "As we move into new seasons, Mike preflights...

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Plane ends up in farmer’s field thanks to debris in carburetor

Plane ends up in farmer’s field thanks to debris in carburetor

On the way home I experienced a loss of power in cruise flight at 2,500 feet msl...

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Pictures of the Day: Kids at AirVenture

Pictures of the Day: Kids at AirVenture

General Aviation News photographer Megan Vande Voort sent in these photos captured...

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The elephant in the room

The elephant in the room

As the quest to find an unleaded replacement for 100LL continues, why isn't the...

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Video: Jimmy Stewart’s Mustang

Video: Jimmy Stewart’s Mustang

"Yes, that’s a MiG-23 landing at Oshkosh on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. Later in the...

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Auto Radar and Cirrus IQ added to Vision Jet

Auto Radar and Cirrus IQ added to Vision Jet

The upgrades provide pilots with increased situational awareness and connectivity...

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Garmin Autoland, Autothrottle ready for retrofit market

Garmin Autoland, Autothrottle ready for retrofit market

The certification marks the first time Garmin Autoland and Autothrottle have been...