The updated design offers four separate charging options. The built-in lightning and USB-C cables provide power to every type of mobile phone or tablet. They store within the battery’s external case and ensure you never forget a charging cable, Sporty’s officials said. A USB-A port offers compatibility with longer cables and the front of the battery features wireless charging.
Picture of the Day: P-51 on takeoff
Matthew Baker submitted this photo and note: “This photo was taken at Bartow Executive Airport (KBOW) in Florida, which has a long history with the P-51 back to World War II and started in 1943 as a training facility. To this day those same runways still have P-51s using them.”
Reno Air Racing Association to celebrate 60th anniversary with air show
Headlining the event are two military jet teams: The United States Navy Blue Angels and the Canadian Royal Air Force Snowbirds.
New controller for flight simmers debuts
Exclusively available for purchase at YawmanFlight.com and Sporty’s Pilot Shop, the controller combines a yoke, throttle quadrant, and mechanically-linked rudder pedals together in a handheld package. Price: $249.
Picture of the Day: Champ at sunset
Mike Townsley submitted this photo and note: “The evening sun and clouds make for a neat photo of my 7AC Champ at Sig Field (7C5), south of Montezuma, Iowa.
Video: ‘A lack of operational discipline by pilots’
The Flight Safety Detectives, well-known aviation-industry consultants and former NTSB investigators John Goglia and Greg Feith, discuss a variety of general aviation incidents that happened on the ground, such as running over taxi lights, hitting another airplane on the ground while taxiing, or taking off with a tow bar still attached.
New CEO for Women in Aviation
The association’s new CEO, Lynda Coffman, recently served as vice president of United Airlines and president of United Ground Express, a subsidiary of United Airlines.
Flying Home for the Holidays exhibit extended
Originally scheduled to close on Jan. 14, 2024, the exhibit of World War II-era uniforms and large-format posters will now remain on display through Feb. 4, 2024, according to officials with the Aviation Museum of NH.
Picture of the Day: Off to Martha’s Vineyard
Nick Robinson submitted this photo and note: “Before setting out on a short cross country to Martha’s Vineyard, my wife took this nice picture of the classic Piper Arrow II we were flying with the tower of Hanscom Field, Massachusetts, and the morning sun in the background.”