RAF Announces National Airstrip Access Initiative
Northern California airstrip is the first announced under the organization’s “Expanding The Map” effort.
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Zenith Plans Summer Fly-In At Missouri Facility
Open house will be held June 20 at Mexico Memorial Airport.
Chesapeake Bay Seaplane Proposal Draws Pushback From Maryland Residents
Residents and boating groups are raising concerns about safety, congestion and noise on the busy Chesapeake Bay waterway.
Seaplane Group Seeks Return To Port Angeles Waterfront
A new proposal aims to bring seaplane operations back to Port Angeles with a waterfront dock project now under review.
Pueblo Airport Pitched As Host For High-Speed Air Race X Event
Air Race X organizers are pitching Pueblo, Colorado, as a potential annual host for their high-speed championship races.
Sporty’s Launches New Seaplane Rating Course With Patty Wagstaff
Sporty’s launched a seaplane course with Patty Wagstaff, teaching water operations, takeoffs, landings, and docking using 4K footage.
Partnership Offers Pilots Backcountry Aviation Training In Patagonia
The Jim Richmond Backcountry Aviation Foundation (JRBAF) announced a new partnership with Patagonia Bush Pilots, allowing U.S. pilots the opportunity to train and fly in the Patagonia region of South America. Founded in July 2024, JRBAF was established to honor Jim Richmond’s legacy by expanding access to backcountry flying. As the founder of CubCrafters, Richmond […]
U.S. Skydiving Fatalities Reach Historic Low In 2024
2024 marked a milestone for U.S. skydiving safety, as civilian skydiving fatalities dropped to an annual record low of nine deaths. According to the United States Parachute Association (USPA), this was the first single-digit year since the organization began keeping records in 1961. In a press release, the USPA said the sport saw significantly higher […]
Alaska Pilot Spreads Holiday Cheer With Turkey Drops
An Alaskan pilot has been making headlines for her unique Thanksgiving tradition— air dropping turkeys to her neighbors who live off the grid. Esther Sanderlin says she’s been dropping “turkey bombs” for the last three years. Sanderlin told local news station KTUU that the idea came to her after hearing one of her new neighbors […]
Austrian Pilot Sets Wingsuit World Records
An Austrian wingsuit pilot set multiple world records in wingsuit flight. Peter Salzmann made the record-breaking flight on Oct. 24 launching from Jungfrau mountain in Switzerland where he flew for 5 minutes and 56 seconds over a distance of 7.77 miles. Red Bull, who teamed up with Salzmann for the flight said the jump was […]
