2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (269+ words) Because flying is cool The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published a safety research report that found that 52. 8% of fatally injured pilots tested positive for at least one drug of any type, while 27. 7% tested positive for two or more…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (719+ words) Because flying is cool Kimberly, the spouse of a pilot-in-training in Arizona, asks: With all the changes in aviation over the last few decades, how has the current training of pilots changed, compared to previous generations? As it so happens,…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (94+ words) Because flying is cool MT-Propeller has received an EASA STC for the installation of its "Silent 7" 7-blade propeller for the Piper FURY. The propeller is approved for the Piper PA46-600 TP powered by Pratt & Whitney propeller turbines PT6 A-42 A and the PT6 A-52 in…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (339+ words) Because flying is cool Hal Shevers, the founder of Sporty's Pilot Shop, passed away May 12, 2026. He was 90. "Hal was a pioneering force in pilot training and a beloved leader in the aviation community," Sporty's officials said in a press release....

5+ day, 20+ hour ago  (130+ words) Because flying is cool The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has launched a month-long initiative to highlight pilot mental health, bringing together educational content, expert guidance, and advocacy updates throughout May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month. The initiative,…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (18+ words) Picture of the Day: World War II Trainers Return to KBOW General Aviation News Because flying is cool...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (832+ words) Because flying is cool This is the text of a social media post I made three years ago. I meant it at the time. I mean it now. As much as I've loved my career in general aviation, my will…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (64+ words) Picture of the Day: Morning Departure General Aviation News Become a better informed pilot. Curious to know what fellow pilots think on random stories on the General Aviation News website? Click on our Recent Comments page to find out. Read…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (805+ words) Because flying is cool Winter in the Midwest has a way of settling in deep. The winds howl, the cold stretches on, and for aviators, the stillness can feel heavy. The fun flying slows, hangar doors stay closed, and the…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago  (383+ words) Because flying is cool Students with the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Eagles Flight Team are used to dropping items from their airplanes when they compete in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association's annual competition. But recently they were dropping something besides the…...