Retired Lt. Col. Bill Buice Watches His Aircraft’s Legacy Take Flight

On April 3, the United States Air Force brought retired Lt. Col. Bill Buice out to Florida’s Hurlburt Field for a touching visit with the aircraft he piloted in the Vietnam War and the man who saved his life. Buice flew the A-1 Skyraider in 1967 and 1968 until he was shot down.

Slip Led To Fall, Hour-Long “Death-Grip” On Cliff Face

A woman hiking along the Pacific Crest Trail with a heavy backpack slipped and fell partway down a steep, unstable cliff face and clung there, but managed to send an SOS via her inReach Mini but was unable to move from her position.

Chilean Pilot, Skydiver Completes Amazing Flight At West Tennessee Skydiving

Chilean wingsuit pilot Sebastián ‘Ardilla’ Álvarez completed an incredible flight at the West Tennessee Skydiving center on March 22, 2025, at the Wings Field Airport (2TN2) in Whiteville, east of Memphis, under official FAI (World Air Sports Federation) observation.

CiES Addresses the Inaccuracy of Outdated Fuel Indication Systems

On April 14, 2025, aviation fuel quantity probe manufacturer CiES Inc gave a presentation titled ‘Addressing Fuel Indication in General Aviation. ’ The message was clear: Aviation still has a fuel indication problem, and pretending it’s all pilot error isn’t cutting it anymore.

Looking Back at SnF25, DAY Four: Sensenich, DirectFly USA, FlyORKA, Saturday Flight LIVE... and More!

We’re almost to the big day! Saturday Flight Live is just around the corner to close out this week at Sun ‘n FUN 2025. The air show just keeps getting better and better, and today is no exception. We’ve got our A-team on deck, so stay tuned for a beautiful sunny day and some of the best flying you’ll ever see. Steve Boser of Sensenich Propeller made his way out to the dais to walk us through their latest work: New propellers and STCs for certified aircraft, like their 2-blade Lycoming O-360 STOL prop. That&rs

Klyde Finds Himself In The Middle Of A Number Of Conspiracy Theories...

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Airline Beats the Odds, Reporting Record First-Quarter Profit

Major carrier United Airlines recently shared its first-quarter financial results, revealing the strongest performance in five years with a record revenue of $13.2 billion. Though it beat the odds at the beginning of 2025, the rest of the year isn’t looking quite so bright.

Looking Back at SnF25, DAY Three: King Schools, Hartzell Prop... and More!

It’s a sunny Thursday morning here in Lakeland, Florida, and we’re gearing up for our 3rd day in paradise. There’s been plenty of sights to see already, but the rest of the week is shaping up to be even better. Join us here to get briefed on the best of what’s to come. Today’s broadcast is brought to you by Hartzell Propeller…when you want to get somewhere, make sure you’re motivated by a Hartzell prop.

Looking Back at SnF25, DAY Three: Fly Corvair, Bearhawk 5 Carries A Load, Quicksilvers Forever?

There is quite a race among the latest generation of slick tandem speedsters and the Blackshape Prime appears poised to wrest its share of the market… at high speed. Our friend Don Fielden has a few full-time jobs…managing the IT for SUN n FUN, acting as distributor for the AeroPup, and now adding an avionics line to his list of offerings. Let’s take a look at what Colonel Don has to offer… Not sure how far you have to

Looking Back at SnF25, DAY Four: Affordable Flying Expo, Direct Fly USA, Alpha Systems AOA, Dimor Vandalized

John, Martha, and Barry keep us up to date on some exciting scholarship and educational programs… some involving both NAFI and WAI. And they have details about their third seminar at sea program… It’s been going on for a while, but a hard push by at least one company to institute landing fees at GAA airports across America while deservedly earning the enmity of flyers everywhere… and some of the

Airline Partners With MicroTau to Install ‘Shark Skin’ Riblets on Its B767s

In an effort to cut fuel consumption and improve sustainability, Delta Airlines has announced a partnership with MicroTau to install ‘shark skin’ riblets on its jets. The technology is currently being tested on the carrier’s 767 fleet under the Sustainable Skies Initiative.  

Multi-Billion Contracts To Develop Advanced Hypersonic Capabilities

The U.S. Air Force and the UK’s Ministry of Defense have both selected Rocket Lab USA to participate in bidding on contracts to provide hypersonic test launch capabilities with its HASTE launch system, engineering, and other services under programs that run through 2031.

Looking Back at SnF25, DAY TWO: Flight Club Update, SR71 Plane Tags!, Avidyne Vantage 12

It’s fast... and getting faster, but the Velocity folks are now flying yet another version of the Twin Velocity.... This one with dual turboprop powerplants! It’s brand new and the bird is in development right now, but the initial results are promising. The late Frank Robinson’s little helicopter company has grown remarkably.... And has gone WAY past what he told us he originally envisioned for Robinson Helicopters. With a new R88 model just announced and new leadership, RHC has much

Looking Back at SnF25, DAY TWO: Aviation Start's Jamail Larkins, Linda Sollars... and More!

Start your day the Aero-News way with the Morning Brief, featuring everything you need to know to plan your Sun ‘n Fun day, brought to you by King Schools. ANN will help you start one of the biggest days of the week in today’s Morning Brief. Wednesday is one of only two days of Sun ‘n Fun to have a full slate of performances for day and night, with a packed roster of air show performers after the sun goes down.

Looking Back at SnF25, DAY ONE: DeltaHawk Interview, Gleim's Amazing DPE AI... and More!

Start your day the Aero-News way with the Morning Brief, featuring everything you need to know to plan your Sun ‘n Fun day, brought to you by Daher. Today’s weather is shaping up to be sunny with a high of 88º, winds southwest at 10 to 20 miles an hour. There will be some clouds here and there, but not quite enough to skimp on the sunscreen for those walking the field all day. We’re starting off the week with some very good news from Christopher Ruud, CEO of Deltahawk: Their clean-sheet Jet-A piston eng

Looking Back At Day ONE: Aura Aero, Gleim DPE, AviationStart

The big news at SnF25 revolves around Deltahawk’s HUGE move in pushing forward with STC retrofits for two of GA’s most pivotal airframes, the Cessna 172 and 182. Flight schools, take note, how would you like a C172 that’s about 40% more efficient? Yes, there was a MOSAIC Forum at Sun ’n Fun... the one hour session took all of 18 minutes just to introduce a number of folks we already know... and provided only minimal data on the state of MOSAIC... which is still AWOL until some unknown time in the future. Hopefully; we’ll see it at Oshkosh but insiders call t

Also: Flight Club Update, SR71 Plane Tags!, Avidyne Vantage 12

It’s fast... and getting faster, but the Velocity folks are now flying yet another version of the Twin Velocity.... This one with dual turboprop powerplants! It’s brand new and the bird is in development right now, but the initial results are promising. The late Frank Robinson’s little helicopter company has grown remarkably.... And has gone WAY past what he told us he originally envisioned for Robinson Helicopters. With a new R88 model just announced and new leadership, RHC has much to talk about. Panel space in our airplanes comes at a premium... especially the expe

Also: Affordable Flying Expo, Direct Fly USA, Alpha Systems AOA, Dimor Vandalized

John, Martha, and Barry keep us up to date on some exciting scholarship and educational programs… some involving both NAFI and WAI. And they have details about their third seminar at sea program… It’s been going on for a while, but a hard push by at least one company to institute landing fees at GAA airports across America while deservedly earning the enmity of flyers everywhere… and some of the inside details are truly questionable. The road to an ATC job can be convoluted, but as a profession, it’s a solid prospect. Now there is an

From NBAA 2019 (YouTube Edition): Patriots Jet Team Offers Upset Recovery Training In A Sabreliner

We've all practiced unusual attitudes during primary flight training, and then may have never strayed beyond straight-and-level. But it's very important to know what to do when you suddenly find yourself upside down in any airplane, let alone a business jet. To that end, the Patriots Jet Team is now offering Upset Recovery training using both a North American Sabreliner and an Aero L-39, both of which have been used as military trainers.

According To A Witness, The Airplane Had Just Departed... When It Suddenly Descended And Struck The Ground At The End Of Runway 27

On March 22, 2025, about 0925 eastern daylight time, a Aero SP Z O O AT-4 LSA, N8548U, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Zellwood, Florida. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. According to a witness, the airplane had just departed from Bob White Field (X61), Zellwood, Florida, when it suddenly descended and struck the ground at the end of runway 27. The witness stated that the airplane immediately caught fire upon impact with the terrain, but it was not on fire prior to the impact. A sec

Also: Aura Aero, Gleim DPE, AviationStart

The big news at SnF25 revolves around Deltahawk’s HUGE move in pushing forward with STC retrofits for two of GA’s most pivotal airframes, the Cessna 172 and 182. Flight schools, take note, how would you like a C172 that’s about 40% more efficient? Yes, there was a MOSAIC Forum at Sun ’n Fun... the one hour session took all of 18 minutes just to introduce a number of folks we already know... and provided only minimal data on the state of MOSAIC... which is still AWOL until some unknown time in the future. Hopefully; we’ll see it at Oshkosh but insiders call that expectation, &l

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Taxi The movement of an airplane under its own power on the surface of an airport (14 CFR section 135.100 [Note]). Also, it describes the surface movement of helicopters equipped with wheels. 

“I knew from the moment I watched him get shot down that we would have to go get him. I’m elated to be able to be here to see him be recognized and honored. He was the real hero that day, saving the Air America helicopters from landing in the deadly gunfire that shot his A-1 down." Source: A statement from Phillip Jennings, the man who had saved Lt. Col. Bill Buice after he was shot down. The pair have only reunited a few times in the nearly 60 years since they first met. On April 3, the United States Air Force brought retired Lt. Col. Bill Buice out to Florida’s Hurlburt Field for a touching visit with the aircraft he piloted in the Vietnam War and the man who saved his life. Buice flew the A-1 Skyrai