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In an exclusive interview earlier this morning, Jack Pelton teased a POSSIBLE MOSAIC Announcement For Tuesday, when the DoT Boss, Sean Duffy, is expected to announce something 'you're definitely gonna like' and the current thinking seems strongly pointed to the very much long-awaited MOSAIC announcement... which is several years overdue. After that, we have a dozen Oshkosh 2025 teasers profiling DeltaHawk’s Delta Force, Hartzell's Expansion, High Flying Models partnering with The Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation In
iFly EFB creator Adventure Pilot teamed up with Hugerock, a tablet innovator, in announcing the introduction of the iFly EFB X7 Aviation Tablet, a 7” Android device designed and built specifically for general and military aviation.
The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation proudly announced the Grand Prize for its 2025/2026 charitable raffle: an outstanding, meticulously restored, fully backcountry-ready 1958 Cessna 182 sporting a red on white paint scheme, STOL kit, oversized backcountry tires, and other extensive upgrades.
What FAA and Community Leaders Have Hinted About the Ruling’s Timeline
With the EAA’s latest Oshkosh Airventure quickly closing in, there’s one big question on the minds of general aviation’s pilots and aspiring aviators: Will we be getting MOSAIC as expected, or just more of the FAA’s vague hints regarding the ruling’s future?
Visit the Show’s Serene Seaplane Base on Lake Winnebago
As if there isn’t enough to see on the Oshkosh campus alone, there is one less-known stop you should consider adding to your list: the Seaplane Base (96WI). The site is located 5 miles southeast of the main show campus on the outskirts of Lake Winnebago.
Embry-Riddle Led Research Identifying When, Where Risks Highest
Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University led a study for the FAA that documents a continued increase in drone usage and identifies hot spots where the risk of mid-air collisions with crewed aircraft may be higher.
Also: Adventure Pilot iFly EFB X7, Endorsements Made Easy, H55 B23 Energic, Kings & USAF
Cessna’s long-running Skyhawk now features a solid-state dual electronic ignition system in all new production aircraft, reducing maintenance costs, improving efficiency, and adding another touch of polish for the type’s 70th anniversary. A dual Lycoming electronic ignition system is now standard on all new Cessna Skyhawk aircraft regardless of trim. It replaces the older dual magneto ignition system, reducing the number of moving parts and simplifying electrics for longer maintenance intervals, more even fuel burn, and even a touch of increased perfo
Also: Kodiak 900 For LEOs, Chinese Satellites, Army v Fires, A Gift For CFIs
Alexis Perez Suarez, a 43-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, pled guilty to violating national defense airspace knowingly and intentionally by flying a drone over the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on January 11, 2025 during the NFL’s Wild Card Game. Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin sentenced Suarez to one year of supervised probation, 100 hours of community service, and a $500 fine. Following the latest Paris Air Show, Boeing announced it is evaluating the possibility of restarting production of its giant C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift platform ten years
Also: Hydroplane Update, VoltAero Debuts HPU 210, MD State Police Helos, Jetson ONE Rescue Demo
Barely a month after the first major Boeing 787 accident, a preliminary report indicates that something may have been amiss in the cockpit. The tragedy took the lives of 241 people in the aircraft (with one improbable survivor) and another 19 souls on the ground. The prelim notes that, "The aircraft achieved the maximum recorded airspeed of 180 Knots IAS at about 08:08:42 UTC and immediately thereafter, the Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of 01 sec. The Engine N1 and N2 began
Middle Georgia State University will be joining the Federal Aviation Administration’s fight against the air traffic controller shortage through its collegiate training initiative program, known as AT-CTI. It joins six other educational institutions from across the US. With the buzz of the 2025 competition settling down, the Air Race Classic (ARC) is ready to re-stir the pot by unveiling its 2026 route. The all-women’s cross-country will center around Illinois, taking pilots on a southern loop through 10 stops. The race is set to take place from June 23 to 2
The path towards becoming a flight instructor is daunting yet rewarding. Learning the FOI acronyms, making your lesson plans, having to learn all the endorsements you have gotten over the years, it is very easy to become overwhelmed and most of all exhausted. The path is never straightforward but where’s the fun in that. Sporty’s, the website we have all most likely purchased something from during the course of our flight training careers, has rolled out a new CFI test prep course, built and tailored for you...
Also: New FAA Head, Space Tracking Initiative, Vertiia's New CEO, Wright Electric
Jetson got an unusual invite from the GOPR Polish Mountain Rescue Team: Try out a pair of their production single-seat eVTOLs in a rescue scenario. The team travelled to southern Poland with some Jetson ONEs in tow, trying out a number of practice scenarios in the local mountainscape. Bell Helicopter has been down-selected for Phase 2 of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s SPRINT X-Plane program. This is a positive turn of DARPA phrase that indicates Bell will move forward in the Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program and
Acron Aviation and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have signed a new agreement to deliver yet another Boeing 787 Full Flight Simulator. Creating operational growth for the airline and a commitment to cutting edge pilot training. For the new and current 787 pilots, this is a great investment in training quality, safety and accessibility. With ANA’s widebody operations continuing to grow, an additional simulator will streamline training much more efficiently. More resources, more scheduling availability, and less waiting time for the pilots upgrading, transitioning, or even just for recurrent training.
Also: ANOTHER Illegal Drone, KidVenture Educational Activities, Record Launches, TSA v Shoes
The Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford to become the next Administrator of the FAA, in a near party-line 53-43 vote. Bedford takes over the agency during a critical time when safety issues have become prominent and Congress has approved initial funding for the complete overhaul of the air traffic control system that is slated to be completed in the next 3-4 years. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said, "I am pleased to announce that I am directing our GREAT Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, to be Interim Administrator of NASA. He will be a fantastic
The Flight Instructor Noticed An Uncommanded Change In Manifold Pressure
On June 26, 2025, about 1130 central daylight time, a Tecnam P2010 airplane, N258CM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Temple, Texas. The flight instructor and student pilot were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The flight instructor reported that he had completed a preflight inspection, engine run-up, and two touch-and-go landings with no anomalies noted. During the third traffic pattern, while on the downwind leg, the flight instructor switched the fuel selector from the left tank to the right tank.
From 2010 (YouTube Version): Herron's Gyro Recalls Yesteryear's Rotorcraft Configuration
It is currently one of sport aviation's most intriguing sport rotorcraft designs... but it is based on historic airframes that more than proved their mettle during aviation's earlier generations. Ron Herron's plans-built Little Wing Autogyro is a tractor design which brings back a vintage look with its tube-and-fabric fuselage and Rotec radial engine (though other engine selections may be adapted). More than just esthetically pleasing, the machine has distinguished itself worldwide as the holder of 29 World Re
Aero Linx: European Association for Aviation Psychology (EAAP)
Since 1956 the European Association for Aviation Psychology (EAAP) provides a forum for professionals working in the various domains of aviation psychology and human factors. With more than 600 members worldwide we facilitate - from a European perspective - a professional network to encourage the successful management of human performance in aviation. If you are working in the field of aviation psychology and human factors, and you are looking for professional exchange and stimulation, join our association and contribute to its future challenges and opportunities to promote the human side of aviation.
Security Notice (SECNOT)
A SECNOT is a request originated by the Air Traffic Security Coordinator (ATSC) for an extensive communications search for aircraft involved, or suspected of being involved, in a security violation, or are considered a security risk. A SECNOT will include the aircraft identification, search area, and expiration time. The search area, as defined by the ATSC, could be a single airport, multiple airports, a radius of an airport or fix, or a route of flight. Once the expiration time has been reached, the SECNOT is considered to be canceled.
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“This is more than just an airplane — it’s a tool for exploration and a symbol of freedom. By entering the raffle, you're not only getting a shot at owning a serious backcountry machine — you're also investing in the future of public access to America’s most remote airstrips.”
Source: Brad Damm, Executive Director of JRBAF, extolling the virtues of the Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation's announcement of the Grand Prize for its 2025/2026 charitable raffle: an outstanding, meticulously restored, fully backcountry-ready 1958 Cessna 182 sporting a red on white paint scheme, STOL kit, oversized backcountry tires, and other extensive upgrades.
Also: DeltaHawk, Piper, Hartzell, High Flying Models & Bob Hoover Legacy, SUN n FUN26 and Affordable Flying Expo 2025 -- and MUCH More.
In an exclusive interview earlier this morning, Jack Pelton teased a POSSIBLE MOSAIC Announcement For Tuesday, when the DoT Boss, Sean Duffy, is expected to announce something 'you're definitely gonna like' and the current thinking seems strongly pointed to the very much long-awaited MOSAIC announcement... which is several years overdue. After that, we have a dozen Oshkosh 2025 teasers profiling DeltaHawk’s Delta Force, Hartzell's Expansion, High Flying Models partnering with The Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation In Remembering Bob, even MORE BIG News from SUN n FUN26 and Affordable Flying Expo
Rumor Mill Says Most Dev Work is Finished for Long-Delayed Cargo Carrier
Boeing’s 777X might be getting close to certification, according to pundits watching the process from afar–at least, that’s what the rumor mill says. The biggest issue for the 777-9s had to do with thrust links breaking under vibration, a problem that quickly grounded the test fleet when it came to light. Beefed up linkages, and some extra engineering-hours invested seem to have things back on the right track, and not a moment too soon. Scott Hamilton of Leeham News reported on the issue with some confidence, believing that the 777-9 will be coming out of the oven pretty soon. “Boeing sees the program is finally on track for certification this year and
AirVenture Crowds to Get a Peek at Classic Racer Plane
EAA Chapter 252 has just finished up work on their non-flying display version of Wittman’s Buster racer using a combination of newly manufactured and classic parts. The effort to resurrect a classic racer honors some of Oshkosh, Wisconsin’s own aviation pioneers, drawing on local talents to build a replica from the ground-up. The (non-flying) aircraft dug deep into EAA archives to bring out some of the old cast-off parts from the original racer, which mate to a perfectly recreated scratch-built airframe that looks every bit the winner of 1947.
Aviation Assets Make 39 Water Drops In 23 Flight Hours
Aviation assets of the U.S. Army’s Kosovo Force Regional Command-East (KFOR RC-E) reacted swiftly and decisively with rapid coordination to respond to a wildfire threatening the centuries-old Serbian Orthodox Devic Monastery located in the Drenica Valley. Over the course of 23 flight hours the team made 39 water drops to stave off the fire’s advance.
Company Says Two Test Aircraft Will Be Flying Next Year
The U.S. Air Force says that an expansion of production of its Next-gen stealth bomber, Northrop’s B-21 Raider, could be accomplished at the company’s Palmdale, California plant. The Air Force also said that at least two of the aircraft should be flying in 2026 and although they’ll be configured for testing, they can be rapidly converted for combat use.
Software Delays Clear, Production Schedule Back On Track
Lockheed Martin has delivered, as of May 1, 2025, 72 F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft to the Department of Defense following several months of delays in implementing the Technology Refresh 3 (TR-3), according to the Pentagon’s F-35 Joint Program Office, or JPO.
Interest Revives But Assembly Lines Closed, Plant For Sale
Following the latest Paris Air Show, Boeing announced it is evaluating the possibility of restarting production of its giant C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift platform ten years after the last one was delivered to the U.S. Air Force.
From 2010 (YouTube Edition): Ed McKeown Introduces His Award-Winning Rearwin Restoration
Inspired by the world’s newfound aviation intrigue, Raymond Andrew Rearwin, along with his sons Royce and Ken, started Rearwin Airplanes in 1928. Bursting into the industry scene during the “Golden Age of Aviation,” the company designed and built more than 400 aircraft before closing in 1946. Among the instrument trainers and gliders, Rearwin Airplanes debuted the Rearwin Cloudster in 1939; featuring strut-braced high-wings, the aircraft included an enclosed cabin and fixed, tailskid undercarriage. Though the Cloudster’s commercial succe
The Airplane Made A Sharp Left Turn Towards The Runway Impacting The Ground Just North Of The Runway
On June 24, 2025, about 0934 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-300 airplane, N3609Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Big Lake, Alaska. The pilot and flight instructor were seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. The airplane departed from the Palmer Municipal Airport (PAQ) at about 0900 on a training flight with about 60 gallons of fuel on board. A witness at the Big Lake Airport (BGQ) reported seeing the airplane over the trees on the south end of the runway. The airplane made a sharp left turn towards the runway impacting the gr
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PRM Approach
An instrument approach procedure titled ILS PRM, RNAV PRM, LDA PRM, or GLS PRM conducted to parallel runways separated by less than 4,300 feet and at least 3,000 feet where independent closely spaced approaches are permitted. Use of an enhanced display with alerting, a No Transgression Zone (NTZ), secondary monitor frequency, pilot PRM training, and publication of an Attention All Users Page are required for all PRM approaches. Depending on the runway spacing, the approach courses may be parallel or one approach course must be offset. PRM procedures are also used to conduct Simultaneous Offset Instrument Approach (SOIA) operations. In SOIA, one straight-in ILS PRM, RNAV
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“It’s not like building something with a kit. We did this with sketches and photos of the original structure. The pictures helped with basic dimensions. There have been a lot of little things. We want it to look exactly like the original Buster.”
Source: Jim Casper, a member of EAA Chapter 252 -- which has just finished up work on their non-flying display version of Wittman’s Buster racer using a combination of newly manufactured and classic parts.
Also: Adventure Pilot iFly EFB X7, Endorsements Made Easy, H55 B23 Energic, Kings & USAF
Cessna’s long-running Skyhawk now features a solid-state dual electronic ignition system in all new production aircraft, reducing maintenance costs, improving efficiency, and adding another touch of polish for the type’s 70th anniversary. A dual Lycoming electronic ignition system is now standard on all new Cessna Skyhawk aircraft regardless of trim. It replaces the older dual magneto ignition system, reducing the number of moving parts and simplifying electrics for longer maintenance intervals, more even fuel burn, and even a touch of increased performance. A partnership between ASA and Sporty’s Pilot Shop has developed a b
Operation Airdrop Brings Rapid Relief In Natural Disasters
Texas-based Operation Airdrop is part of the National Business Aviation Association’s Humanitarian Emergency Response Operator (HERO) database of individuals and organizations in business aviation that respond to calls for relief mobilization during major natural disasters.
H55, electric aircraft production company based in Switzerland, conducted a series of flights at Centennial Airport (KAPA) outside Denver, Colorado, where the airport elevation is 5,858 ft MSL on days that were 970 F and the resulting density altitude at takeoff was 9,500 ft. The aircraft took off smoothly and provided a climb of 500 fpm using a normal runway distance.
After 70 Years On the Market, There’s Still a Little Room for Improvement
Cessna’s long-running Skyhawk now features a solid-state dual electronic ignition system in all new production aircraft, reducing maintenance costs, improving efficiency, and adding another touch of polish for the type’s 70th anniversary. A dual Lycoming electronic ignition system is now standard on all new Cessna Skyhawk aircraft regardless of trim, replacing the dual magneto ignition system. Fewer moving parts, simplified solid-state electronics, and (probably) a reduction in weight all result in small improvements across the board, whether you're a lucky dog buying one brand-new in 2025, or one of the rest of us...scooping one up used in 30 years.
Air India 787 Dreamliner Switches Moved To ‘Cutoff’ After Takeoff
In the wake of the preliminary report released by the India Aircraft Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) indicating that the fuel switches for both engines of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner involved in the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171 in June had been moved from ‘Run’ to ‘Cutoff,’ both Boeing and the FAA have said the fuel switches in Boeing commercial aircraft are safe.
Joby Aviation said it is scaling up its production of its aircraft by initiating production at its remodeled component plant in Dayton, Ohio, and will double the capacity at its main manufacturing facility in Marina, California, as it races competitors to roll out air taxi service in 2026.
Approved By Forest Service For Nationwide Aerial Firefighting Ops
CAL FIRE has begun converting its aircraft fleet to the AEM (Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp) MTP136D aerial firefighting radios. The state agency began testing the radios in 2024 and the radio received full approval from U.S. Forest Service in February 2025.
Ohio-based drone manufacturer and commercial delivery service provider DEXA has gained FAA approval for BVLOS, or beyond visual line of sight, operations nationwide, eliminating the company’s need for visual ground observers as well as the requirement for approvals on a case-by-case basis.
The Flight Path Was Consistent With Low-Altitude Maneuvering
On June 18, 2025, about 0922 mountain standard time, a Cessna A150L airplane, N6436F, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Three Points, Arizona. The student pilot and flight instructor were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 instructional flight. A family member of the student pilot reported that the airplane departed from Ryan Field Airport (RYN), Tucson, Arizona, about 0900 mountain standard time on June 18, 2025. An alert notification (ALNOT) was issued the following day, June 19, 2025, at 1228, when the airplane was reported missing by a family member of the student pilot.
From 2015 (YouTube Edition): E-Fest: The Greatest Indoor Airshow We've EVER Seen!
While at E-Fest 2015, it’s obvious that ANN CEO and Editor-In-Chief, Jim Campbell, had a great time, and he talked with E-Fest committee member Frank Noll to get some background on this great event. Noll explained that E-Fest is an annual indoor electric R/C Festival that brings together about 250 pilots every February to fly, and to advance their sport. The event takes place at the University of Illinois Track and Field Armory in Champaign, Illinois. The primary sponsor of E-Fest is Hobbico, a major source of the equipment that makes flying indoor electric RC
Aero Linx: Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA)
We are the Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association (MSPA), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering seaplane pilots across our great state. At MSPA, we pledge to work collectively to promote seaplane flying throughout Minnesota. Our goal is to serve as a central hub for seaplane pilots in Minnesota, offering knowledge, resources, and camaraderie.
Even with the vast resources and incredibly far-reaching scope of the Aero-News Network, every now and then a story that should be reported on slips through our fingers. There's a lot of news out there, and sometimes we just don't get to all of it... so we came up with the idea of News Spies.
Preferred IFR Routes
Routes established between busier airports to increase system efficiency and capacity. They normally extend through one or more ARTCC areas and are designed to achieve balanced traffic flows among high-density terminals. IFR clearances are issued on the basis of these routes except when severe weather avoidance procedures or other factors dictate otherwise. Preferred IFR Routes are listed in the Chart Supplement U.S., and are also available at https://www.fly.faa.gov/rmt/nfdc_preferred_routes_database.jsp. If a fli
“We’re a tight-knit community in the state. We’re all Texans. We’re all friends. We’re willing to help anytime. It felt like helping family...”
Source: TX supply flyer, Colton Miller, has been a professional pilot since the age of 19 and had known about Operation Airdrop for some time, but delivering relief aid during the recent flooding in central Texas is the first time he’s been able to participate. He flies for a major fractional charter company, and on this occasion he was able to pilot a Beech King Air based at McKinney National Airport (KTKI) owned by his friend Andy Smith.
Also: Kodiak 900 For LEOs, Chinese Satellites, Army v Fires, A Gift For CFIs
Alexis Perez Suarez, a 43-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, pled guilty to violating national defense airspace knowingly and intentionally by flying a drone over the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on January 11, 2025 during the NFL’s Wild Card Game. Magistrate Judge Charles D. Austin sentenced Suarez to one year of supervised probation, 100 hours of community service, and a $500 fine. Following the latest Paris Air Show, Boeing announced it is evaluating the possibility of restarting production of its giant C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift platform ten years after the last one was delivered to the U.S. Air Force. Hartzell Propeller is mov
ITBOA BNITBOB ... what does that mean? It's not gibberish, it's a lengthy acronym for "In The Business Of Aviation ... But Not In The Business Of Business."
Hi Folks...
This is a special issue of the Propwash newsletter, dedicated only to its being a personal message from the ANN gang to you. I promise not to do this too often, but hope that I can impose on you for a few minutes in order to seek your continued support. We'd like to make one last pitch for book orders while they might affect the total print order. We have sent this book to the printer and are in pre-press prep right now (proofs expected today)... and the more we can add to the print tally, the more cost-effective our printing prices (per book) become.
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