https://spanandspar.com/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-home.svg https://spanandspar.com/news/faa-raises-concerns-proposed/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-faa-raises-concerns-proposed.svgFAA Raises Concerns Over Proposed Runway At Washington’s Lake Chelan AirportThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised concerns over the proposed runway at Lake Chelan Airport in Washington, citing operational feasibility issues. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/airline-pilots-called-rolling/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-airline-pilots-called-rolling.svgAirline Pilots Called It 'Rolling the Dice'A veteran airline pilot reflects on their 34-year career, framing it as a series of calculated risks and gut decisions. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/clarifying-gps-overlay-ifr/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-clarifying-gps-overlay-ifr.svgClarifying GPS Overlay on IFR ApproachesA pilot seeking guidance on GPS overlay on instrument flight rules (IFR) approaches has been met with conflicting information from instructors at a flight school. We explore the best source for... https://spanandspar.com/news/beta-technologies-explores-larger/2026-08-20https://spanandspar.com/share-beta-technologies-explores-larger.svgBeta Technologies Explores Larger Electric Aircraft Platforms with OperatorsElectric aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies is in discussions with operators to develop larger-capacity electric aircraft platforms, responding to market interest and customer needs. https://spanandspar.com/news/cessna-182s-skylane-top/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-cessna-182s-skylane-top.svg1998 Cessna 182S Skylane: A Top Pick for Multi-Use AircraftA 1998 Cessna 182S Skylane has been chosen as a top pick by Aircraft For Sale due to its unique qualities and good deal (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/podcast-targets-aspiring-aviation/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-podcast-targets-aspiring-aviation.svgNew Podcast Targets Aspiring Aviation ProfessionalsA new video podcast series aims to help individuals turn their interest in flight into a viable career (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/whisper-aero-ultraquiet-electric/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-whisper-aero-ultraquiet-electric.svgWhisper Aero's 'Ultraquiet' Electric Propulsion System Completes First Piloted FlightWhisper Aero's eQ250 electric ducted fan propulsion system, designed for ultra-low noise and high efficiency, has completed its first piloted flight tests on a modified Swift 3 glider. The system... https://spanandspar.com/news/national-aviation-day-honors/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-national-aviation-day-honors.svgNational Aviation Day Honors a Century of Flight InnovationNational Aviation Day, celebrated annually on August 19 to mark Orville Wright's birthday, reflects on aviation's progress since the Wright brothers' first flight. Established in 1939 by President... https://spanandspar.com/news/beta-starts-texas-electric/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-beta-starts-texas-electric.svgBETA Starts Texas Electric Aircraft Test FlightsBETA Technologies begins electric aircraft test flights in Texas, evaluating the aircraft under real-world conditions. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/hybrid-electric-aircraft-trials/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-hybrid-electric-aircraft-trials.svgHybrid-Electric Aircraft Trials Begin in Virginia, New Jersey, PennsylvaniaThe FAA has launched a three-year program of hybrid-electric aircraft demonstration flights in the Mid-Atlantic region. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/laredo-youth-pilot-program/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-laredo-youth-pilot-program.svgLaredo Youth Pilot Program Sees Unprecedented ResponseA free youth aviation program in Laredo, Texas, has received over 1,000 applications, exceeding initial expectations. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/pga-tour-pro-maverick/2026-08-19https://spanandspar.com/share-pga-tour-pro-maverick.svgPGA Tour Pro Maverick McNealy Finds Time with Cirrus AircraftMaverick McNealy, a PGA Tour professional, has found a way to balance his golf career with family life thanks to a Cirrus aircraft. He uses the plane to save time and spend more quality moments with... https://spanandspar.com/news/beechcraft-a36-bonanza-named/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-beechcraft-a36-bonanza-named.svg1991 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza Named Top Pick by Aircraft For SaleA 1991 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza has been chosen as the top pick by Aircraft For Sale due to its unique combination of classic aviation craftsmanship and modern upgrades. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/boeing-field-runway-scoured/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-boeing-field-runway-scoured.svgBoeing Field Runway Scoured in Semiannual FOD WalkKing County International Airport (KBFI) held a semiannual FOD (Foreign Object Debris) walk, engaging 100 civilian volunteers to clear its 10,007-foot runway. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/faa-administrator-opposes-closure/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-faa-administrator-opposes-closure.svgFAA Administrator Opposes Closure of Burke Lakefront AirportFAA Administrator Bryan Bedford has publicly opposed Cleveland's effort to close Burke Lakefront Airport, citing anticipated growth in air traffic and the need to retain capacity. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/flight-instructors-face-eight/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-flight-instructors-face-eight.svgFlight Instructors Face Eight-Hour LimitThe FAA regulates the maximum number of hours flight instructors can fly within a 24-hour period, posing a challenge to managing fatigue. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/airplane-farm-unveils-three/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-airplane-farm-unveils-three.svgThe Airplane Farm Unveils Three eVTOL Aircraft DesignsThe Airplane Farm, a Nevada-based aircraft company, has announced plans for three eVTOL designs aimed at personal transportation, aerobatic flying, and tactical operations. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/air-force-hh-60ws/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-air-force-hh-60ws.svgAir Force HH-60Ws Rescue Five Navy PersonnelTwo U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters successfully rescued five Navy personnel after an MH-60S Seahawk made a hard landing in mountainous terrain during a high-altitude training flight. https://spanandspar.com/news/nasa-announces-max-power/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-nasa-announces-max-power.svgNASA Announces MAX POWER Aerospace Expo at KennedyNASA has announced a two-day aerospace expo and airshow, MAX POWER, scheduled for November 7-8 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/vision-jet-damaged-idaho/2026-08-18https://spanandspar.com/share-vision-jet-damaged-idaho.svgVision Jet Damaged In Idaho Takeoff AccidentA Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet was damaged in a takeoff accident at Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport in Idaho, injuring one person. (Source: AVweb) https://spanandspar.com/news/uber-drone-delivery-bet/2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-uber-drone-delivery-bet.svgUber's Drone Delivery Bet: 1 Million Daily Trips by 2029Uber partners with Zipline to expand drone delivery services, aiming for 1 million daily deliveries by 2029 in cities like Dallas and Houston. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/cirrus-sr20-g2-aircraft/2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-cirrus-sr20-g2-aircraft.svg2005 Cirrus SR20 G2 Aircraft for SaleA 2005 Cirrus SR20 G2 aircraft is featured as a top pick in Aircraft For Sale due to its unique combination of comfort and performance. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/cirrus-vision-jet-collides/2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-cirrus-vision-jet-collides.svgCirrus Vision Jet Collides With Construction Equipment at Idaho AirportA Cirrus Vision Jet collided with construction equipment at Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport in Idaho, injuring one passenger. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/news/longing-skies-family-quest/2026-08-17https://spanandspar.com/share-longing-skies-family-quest.svgLonging for the Skies: A Family's Quest for Speed and ConvenienceA family's experiences with long-distance travel by car and airplane highlight the benefits of flying, particularly when it comes to time and convenience. (Source: FLYING Magazine) https://spanandspar.com/types/2026-08-20 https://spanandspar.com/systems/2026-08-20 https://spanandspar.com/safety/2026-08-19 https://spanandspar.com/about/ https://spanandspar.com/sources-and-methods/ https://spanandspar.com/corrections/