Fly ORKA Gives Aviators a Platform to Share, Discuss, and Relive Flights

ORKA, a do-it-all management system for flight instructors, recently debuted a new app that aims to redefine how pilots engage with their flights. It opens a space to review lessons, connect with peers, and learn from members of the community.

Awards, Valued at $20,000 Each, Include Lifetime Access to King Schools Content

King Schools co-chairmen John and Martha King recently hopped in their Falcon Jet and flew to Lynchburg, Virginia, to visit the Liberty University School of Aeronautics (LUSOA). The renowned duo spoke at the university’s All Aviators Meeting and presented two students with King Schools scholarships.

Displaying Turbo And Non-Turbo Options At SUN ‘n FUN 2025

Aerovolare Engines (Jethrow Engines LLC), an innovative aircraft propulsion technology company, announced it will attend the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, from April 1-6, 2025.

Agency Modifies Contract Despite Recent Starship Setbacks

On March 28, NASA announced that it had agreed to modify SpaceX’s launch provider contract, adding the Starship rocket to its mission fleet. With recent setbacks to Starship’s progress, however, the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy will likely continue holding down the fort for a while.  

Recognition Places Museum Among the Top Three Percent in the Nation

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Aviation Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has once again secured its place among the elite ranks of museums nationwide by earning re-accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). This distinction is held by only about 1,100 of the estimated 33,000 museums in the United States.

SkyAces Formation Pilot Left Seriously Injured and Aircraft Destroyed

A Wolf Pitts S-1-11S aerobatic biplane was destroyed during day four of the Avalon Australian International Airshow. The pilot reportedly lost control of the aircraft during his act and was seriously injured, but alive. The Pitts, registered VH-PVX, is operated by Paul Bennet Airshows and was performing with the SkyAces Formation Aerobatic Team.

First Commercial Flight Of Embraer E195-E2 Into LCY By Helvetic

Helvetic Airways made history again by operating a commercial flight on an Embraer E195-E2 into London City Airport (IATA: LCY, ICAO: EGLC), making it the largest jet arriving at the only airport inside the city limits and closest to the city center.

From Oshkosh 2023 (YouTube Edition): A Moniker Well-Chosen

Founded in 2021 by serial entrepreneur David Mayman and headquartered in New York City, Mayman Aerospace is the designer and manufacturer of a so-called Air Utility Vehicle (AUV) dubbed Speeder. Subject machine is a compact, high-speed, Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft at once suited to dual-use military and civilian special missions roles, to include personal transportation; combat resupply; Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); fire-suppression; Search And Rescue (SAR); and emergency medical support.

As The Airplane Passed Through 24,000 Ft, The Left Side Windscreen Blew Completely Out Of The Airplane

On March 7, 2025, about 1740 Alaska standard time, a Pilatus PC-12 airplane, N304PT, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Sleetmute, Alaska. The pilot and nine passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 on demand charter flight. The airplane had departed the Scammon Bay Airport (PACM) at 1635 with nine passengers onboard on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan, en route to the Ted Stevens International Airport (PANC), Anchorage, Alaska.

Showcases Teams Who Demonstrate Extraordinary Vertical Flight Capabilities

The Vertical Flight Society has announced the recipients of the 20205 Group Awards program, which since 1944 has recognized accomplishments of excellence that stimulate innovations and advancement in vertical flight.

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“At the end of the day, we want to be able to strengthen the community of Aviation educators... whether they want to teach for pleasure or to make a living from their flight training business full-time. We want to bring equity back to instructors.” Source: ORKA founder Adriana Barragan, detailing the rationale behind a do-it-all management system for flight instructors, that she recently debuted a new app that aims to redefine how pilots engage with their flights. It opens a space to review lessons, connect with peers, and learn from members of the community.