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Aero Linx: Wright Flight, Inc. Wright Flight, Inc., named after the Wright Brothers, is a unique program that began in Tucson in 1986. Wright Flight was founded by Lt. Col. Robin Stoddard, USAF (ret.) who, at the time, was an Air Force Fighter pilot. Wright Fl

Permanent Echo Radar signals reflected from fixed objects on the earth's surface; e.g., buildings, towers, terrain. Permanent echoes are distinguished from “ground clutter” by being definable locations rather than large areas. Under certain conditions they may

NATA Urges Fact Based Review As Debate Over Cleveland's Burke Lakefront Airport Highlights It's Long Term Value To Aviation And The Region

The future of Burke Lakefront Airport is drawing even more national attention. As questions surrounding redevelopment continue, one of aviation's leading industry organizations is making the case for preserving a key piece of Northeast Ohio's transportation ne

From 2023 (YouTube Edition): The Life, Death, Life, Death, and Life of a Glorious Warbird

In 1981, business-owner Jim Tobul and his father purchased a Chance-Vought F4U Corsair. More accurately, the two men purchased three truckloads of parts that, over the following decade, they fashioned into a flying warbird. That Jim Tobul is an FAA certified A

A French Built Replica Of Santos-Dumont’s Pioneering Monoplane Brings Aviation History To Wisconsin

A century old design drew modern attention at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The delicate Demoiselle replica carried more than French colors to Wisconsin. It brought one of aviation’s earliest experiments in lightweight flight back into the spotlight.

Rare B-24 Returns To The Texas Sky After More Than Two Years Of Maintenance

The sound of four Pratt & Whitney engines has returned to the Texas sky. B-24 Diamond Lil flew again August 3rd after more than two years on the ground. The flight marks a major milestone in the effort to return one of the world’s rarest flying B-24 Liberators

Two General Aviation Aircraft Were Escorted From Restricted Airspace During a Presidential Security Operation

Two civilian aircraft entered temporary restricted airspace over Bedminster, New Jersey, on Sunday. NORAD responded with F-16 fighter aircraft to intercept the airplanes. The incident highlights how quickly a routine general aviation flight can intersect with

Indiana Man Faces Felony Charges After Agricultural Aircraft Was Reportedly Targeted

A 2025 incident involving an occupied agricultural aircraft has led to an arrest in Boone County, Indiana. Investigators say a firearm was discharged at the aircraft during agricultural operations. The case now moves to court, where the allegations will be tes

The Sikorsky CH-54A Helicopter Was Contracted With The U.S. Forest Service To Assist With The Widemouth 2 Fire

A Sikorsky CH-54A helicopter crashed near Richfield, Utah, at about 10 a.m. local time Friday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The helicopter reportedly crashed Friday morning near the south end of the Widemouth 2 Fire. The FAA said two peopl

WINGS Act Would Let Aviation Training Costs Count Toward College Aid

For aspiring pilots, the price of earning a degree can extend well beyond tuition. A new congressional proposal could change how those costs are treated when students apply for federal financial aid. If enacted, the WINGS Act of 2026 would bring significant av