Discarded batteries will be used in a “battery wall” product line that will create an off-grid charging solution.
General Aviation
Student pilot accidentally pulls mixture control
The student pilot accidentally pulling the mixture control in the landing pattern which resulted in a loss of engine power and forced landing.
Picture of the Day: Touring Texas by Taylorcraft
Terry Bowden submitted this photo and note: “I snapped this photo while visiting a nearby airstrip. The photo shows my friend Paul Milton’s hangar in the background. I love his Texas flag door. This is our 1946 Taylorcraft BC12-D, which is modified with a Continental C90-12F engine.”
What does the future hold for general aviation?
While 2023 was a “banner year” for general aviation, how will the industry handle the many challenges it faces in 2024?
New Approach Lighting System commissioned at KART
Airport officials note Watertown International Airport is one of a few airports in the nation with the new Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicators (MALSR).
Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame names Class of 2024
The Class of 2024 will be inducted into the Indiana Aviation Hall of Fame Sept. 21, 2024.
Iconic aircraft featured in limited edition diecast models
Sporty’s has introduced limited edition diecast models of iconic general aviation aircraft, including the Cessna 172M Skyhawk and Piper J-3 Cub.
Biplane hits Mooney while taxiing
The biplane pilot’s inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an on-ground collision with another airplane while taxiing.
Pictures of the Day: Missing man formation flight
David Dickins submitted this photo and note: “It was a privilege to be invited along as a passenger as part of a formation memorial flight over Vallejo and San Pablo Bay north of San Francisco in February 2023. The photo was shot with an iPhone 11 from an SIAI Marchetti SF.260. This was my first experience in formation; it was quite a thrill. We were the ‘missing man.'”