All articles tagged with #general aviation
NORAD F-16s intercepted a general aviation aircraft over Palm Beach, Florida, after it violated a Temporary Flight Restriction on March 29, 2026; the aircraft was escorted out and NORAD dispensed flares for visibility. Pilots should contact 121.5 or 243.0 and turn around until receiving further instructions, and always verify FAA NOTAMs, especially in sensitive regions.
James Wiebe from Radiant Instruments is collaborating with Comp Air Aviation to develop an aircraft deicing system that uses an electromagnetic pulse to deform the skin of the aircraft and shed ice. By discharging roughly 1,000 volts through a coil at a peak current of 1,000 amps, the system delivers a powerful blow to the surface, causing ice to debond and fall away. This technology has the potential to improve safety and utility in general aviation.
Des Moines International Airport in Iowa had to temporarily close one of its runways after a general aviation Mooney aircraft made an emergency landing on its belly. The closure lasted for over an hour as the airport's other runway was already closed for maintenance. No injuries were reported, and the runway has since reopened.