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Attempted go-around ends in a snowbank

Attempted go-around ends in a snowbank

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around,...

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Epic Flight Academy offers $65,000 in aviation scholarships

Epic Flight Academy offers $65,000 in aviation scholarships

The flight school is offering two flight training scholarships and two aircraft...

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New runway opens at 1K8

New runway opens at 1K8

Founded in 2004 by volunteers, South Grand Lake Regional Airport in Ketchum, Oklahoma,...

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Flight testing reveals electric aircraft reduce noise pollution

Flight testing reveals electric aircraft reduce noise pollution

"Intuitively, we knew electric powered aircraft should be quieter than traditional...

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One Pilot’s View: The best place to make tough decisions

One Pilot’s View: The best place to make tough decisions

As pilots, we have a special place we can go to be alone and work on our most serious...

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Pictures of the Day: More scenes from SUN ‘n FUN

Pictures of the Day: More scenes from SUN ‘n FUN

Megan Vande Voort sent in these photos, taken during the 2021 SUN 'n FUN Aerospace...

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Plane lands gear up when pilot fails to complete landing checklist

Plane lands gear up when pilot fails to complete landing...

The pilot receiving instruction's failure to extend the landing gear. Contributing...

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EAA Chapter 534 awards $10,000 aviation scholarship

EAA Chapter 534 awards $10,000 aviation scholarship

Emily Lininger, a member of EAA Chapter 534's Youth Aviation Program, has won a...

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Video: Angle of Attack Awareness in 57 Seconds

Video: Angle of Attack Awareness in 57 Seconds

"A lack of awareness, with respect to angle of attack (AOA), has resulted in the...

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Bearhawk trifecta in New Zealand STOL competition

Bearhawk trifecta in New Zealand STOL competition

For the third year in a row, Bearhawk pilot Jonathan Battson has won the annual...

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Moderna vaccine OK’d for pilots

Moderna vaccine OK’d for pilots

Pilots must wait 48 hours after the shot before flying.

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The luckiest days of the year

The luckiest days of the year

Imagine if every member of your EAA chapter, your pilot association, or your coffee...

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Picture of the Day: Flying with balloons

Picture of the Day: Flying with balloons

Eddie Smith submitted this photo and note: "P&M GT450 flying with the hot air balloons...

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Aborted landing goes awry

Aborted landing goes awry

The student pilot's failure to establish a positive climb rate during an aborted...

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Avflight acquires KFFZ FBO, plans expansion

Avflight acquires KFFZ FBO, plans expansion

Avflight acquired the FBO facilities from Falcon Executive Aviation at Falcon Field...

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Work begins on alternative method to comply with Superior Air Parts crankshaft AD

Work begins on alternative method to comply with Superior...

The Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) would allow aircraft owners impacted...