The issue we caused: We caused a very hazardous situation. We were taking off while an airplane is going around. Same flight path. Not good.
Picture of the Day: Cactus Fly-In
Karyn King submitted this photo and note: “Aviation photographer Karyn King took this cell phone photo at the 2025 Cactus Fly-In at Casa Grande, Arizona. It’s a fun gathering that draws the surrounding communities and aviation enthusiasts.”
Next generation of aviation taking flight in Ohio
As Ohio strives to lead the nation in the development, manufacturing, and testing of advanced air mobility technology, Governor Mike DeWine’s executive budget proposes the creation and adoption of a statewide Advanced Air Mobility Strategy that will cement these technologies as a state priority and provide a vision for advanced air mobility and uncrewed aircraft system technologies, according to ODOT officials.
Viola takes over at GAMA
James A. Viola has officially assumed the role of president and CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).
Carbon monoxide USB alarm introduced
RADIANT Technology has introduced the CO-USB Carbon Monoxide Alarm, which flashes bright red at 41 PPM.
Cessna 172 runs out of fuel during flight lesson
Probable Cause: The flight instructor’s inadequate fuel planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Picture of the Day: Landing at I73
Leslie Vancil submitted this photo and note: “I was able to capture a screen shot from a landing at Moraine Air Park (I73) in Ohio.”
2025 Aviation Art Contest winners named
The U.S. winners have been submitted for the 2025 International Aviation Art Contest, which will be judged in June by the FAI.
Aviation Innovation Center in the works at KLVK
The proposed Aviation Innovation Center will serve as a hub for the assessment of novel aviation and advanced air mobility technologies, such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, providing startups and established companies with the resources and infrastructure needed to develop, test, and deploy clean and quiet aviation solutions, according to city officials.