Hartzell Engine Tech plans to move E-MAG products toward certification for the general aviation market.
Pilot seriously injured when takeoff goes awry
Probable Cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of airplane control at too low of an altitude to recover.
Picture of the Day: Embracing the role of aircraft owner
Christian Sanchez submitted this photo and note: “As part of my commercial training, completing a solo long cross-country flight was a requirement. One of the noteworthy stops along my journey was Brenham, Texas. After refueling the Cessna 150 and positioning it out of the way, I went inside the FBO. As I walked out, I paused to admire the sunset, capturing a memorable photo of N60127 as I embraced my new role as its owner.”
Textron Aviation named a top employer for veterans
Textron Aviation has been named one of the Top 25 Employers for Veterans for 2025 by Military.com’s Veteran Employment Project.
USS Hornet Museum exchanges rare artifacts with Doolittle Raid Memorial Hall in China
As part of the exchange, USS Hornet Museum volunteer and documentary filmmaker George Retelas delivered a rare original 16mm film reel depicting the Doolittle Raiders’ training at Eglin Field in March 1942. In return, the Doolittle Raid Memorial Hall presented the museum a fragment from aircraft No. 9, “Whirling Dervish” — one of the 16 B-25 bombers launched from the USS Hornet during the Doolittle Raid.
uAvionix introduces wearable alerting device for drone operators
The device audibly alerts UAS operators and visual observers to nearby ADS-B-equipped aircraft, “enhancing safety and operational awareness and allowing operators to maintain uninterrupted visual contact with their drones,” according to company officials.
Controller, student pilot contribute to near miss
ATC asked the student pilot if he had the airport in sight, because after the incident he was flying away from the airport on the departure leg. I do not think the Tower Controller ever realized the mistake nor was the light aircraft pilot instructed to call the Tower. I believe Tower may have been “behind the plane.”
Picture of the Day: A great afternoon at KOQN
Levi Lindsay submitted this photo and note: “My grandfather and I went to Brandywine Regional Airport (KOQN) in West Chester, Pennsylvania.”
Historic aircraft splash in to Clear Lake
Billed as the “The West Coast’s Premier Seaplane Gathering,” the 2025 Clear Lake Splash-In featured an impressive gathering of unique aircraft, industry experts, and enthusiastic participants.