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By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848 This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the September 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. The title of this month’s column is one of the most oft-asked question by pilots, which is usually followed up by “Why won’t it stop?” Most of the time the question […] The post Why Is It Doing That? first appeared on Hangar Flying.
This time on The Green Dot, host Chris is joined by Matt and Jade Hofeldt, founders of Capital Flight — an FBO located at Morey Field in Middleton, Wisconsin, that provides primary, advanced, and transition training in Cirrus aircraft. The Green Dot, sponsored by Crewchief Systems, is a podcast created by aviation enthusiasts for […] The post EAA’s The Green Dot — Capital Flight Founders Matt and Jade Hofeldt first appeared on Hangar Flying.
By Emme Hornung MOSAIC/Sport Pilot 2.0 went into effect just two weeks ago, and we’re already seeing sport pilots coming out of the woodwork because of it. Lorn M. Dennis, EAA 1537823, of Missouri is among the first student pilots to take advantage of the new Sport Pilot 2.0 rules after soloing in a Cessna […] The post Sport Pilot Milestone: Soloing With MOSAIC first appeared on Hangar Flying.
IATA noted the European Commission’s release of the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) as a significant step in recognizing the urgent need to accelerate air transport’s decarbonization.
When it comes to the functioning of the federal government, I expect a certain level of dumbassery. So when even that level gets exceeded, it makes me angry. And today, I’m VERY angry. In fact, I’m so angry that I am bringing out the long-lost and rarely-used fire-red-with-anger Cranky Jackass Award. And since I’m told...
IATA and ATPCO announced a partnership to consolidate their passenger ticket taxes, fees, and charges (TFC) solutions.
IATA released a study showing substantial savings and gains can be made by using biometric digital ID technology to manage the segregation of international and domestic departing passengers at airports.
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IATA released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience: mobile reliance rising and biometric adoption accelerating.
IATA released the Value of Air Transport study for the Republic of Türkiye, at the IATA World Financial Symposium and World Passenger Symposium in Istanbul hosted by Turkish Airlines.
IATA will be adding the Renminbi (CNY) as one of the settlement currencies available to airlines and other suppliers through IATA Clearing House (ICH).
On November 4, 2025, a UPS McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville, Kentucky. The MD-11 with registered N259UP, was operating UPS Flight 2976 to Honolulu, Hawaii, when the accident occurred. Three crew members were on board at the time of the crash. Local authorities confirmed that emergency services responded to the scene, with reports of injuries and significant structural damage in the surrounding a
You’ve probably heard the news. After yesterday’s Godzilla Day celebration, Godzilla has decided to relocate from his home between Tokyo and Narita Airport to the other side of town. He’ll now grace the Terminal 3 lobby at Haneda Airport. That’s the international terminal, so it’s not going to be good news for travelers who prefer...
At the APEX Expo in September, United CEO Scott Kirby talked about how he likes to enter fights when he has the high ground. Otherwise, he’s not interested. Well, San Francisco is one of those places where United has the high ground, and it now smells blood in the water as Alaska shifts its resources...
From December 1st, 2025, LATAM will launch its newly reimagined Premium Business experience, celebrating South American culture through its aesthetics and service. This transformation emphasizes authenticity, warmth, and local identity while ensuring a sophisticated travel experience. LATAM positions itself as a cultural ambassador, reflecting the region's essence and inviting global travelers to connect.
By Kathy Lubitz, President, UPAC Michal first started coming to EAA Chapter 115 meetings with his dad, Piotr, while he was in high school. At the time, the chapter was rebuilding Jodel D-11 to use as a flying club aircraft. This particular aircraft was a barn find. The original builder had passed away, and the […] The post Michal Mastej, EAA Chapter 115’s First Ray Scholar first appeared on Hangar Flying.
By Ian Brown, EAA 657159, Editor, Bits and Pieces As usual, at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 this past July, the Canadians had our afternoon Thursday Ice Cream Social. We received these beautiful photos, courtesy of Jim Bell. Thanks also to Clark Morawetz for passing them on to me. We think you might like to search […] The post Our Ice Cream Feast at AirVenture first appeared on Hangar Flying.
By Clark Morawetz, EAA Canadian Council, Captain Porter Airlines (I thought you might find these questions revealing since we have an article about one of Chapter 115’s first Ray Aviation Scholarship success stories in this issue of Bits and Pieces. This list of questions was put together to help understand the interview process for […] The post What We Should Be Asking Ray Scholarship Applicants first appeared on Hangar Flying.
By Mike Davenport, Langley, British Columbia This Volmer VJ-22 Sportsman is registered as CF-EBY, a nice touch considering the builder’s last name is Eby. This wooden amphibian was designed by Volmer Jensen in the late ‘60s and was built by Bill Eby over a period of five years. Bill first flew the VJ-22 in 1970, […] The post Vintage Homebuilts — Part 2 of 3: Volmer VJ-22 Sportsman first appeared on Hangar Flying.
The long-awaited part three of our look at what’s wrong with American is now live. This week, we talk about the importance of leadership and what’s lacking at the airline. You get an extended director’s cut this week since there was some confusion with our producer who didn’t cut it down to make it more...