Twenty-nine years ago last month, my mom, dad, sister and I loaded all my belongings into our 1973 Beechcraft Baron and flew me to Grand Forks, N.D., to move me into McVey Hall at the University of North Dakota. Fast forward 29 years and the roles had reversed. My wife and I drove to the […]
Eight random facts about the Piper Cub
It is safe to say that hundreds of thousands of pilots learned to fly in a Piper Cub. For many non-pilots, the Piper Cub is the entirety of small aircraft aviation — like Kleenex is to facial tissue. 2017 marks the 80th anniversary of the J-3. As a tribute to that milestone, following are eight […]
New wing on Eclipse rolls into the sun
ONE Aviation’s Project Canada evolves the Eclipse with a new wing, larger engines, a fuselage stretch, new avionics, and more. On Aug. 17, 2017, ONE Aviation rolled out N990NE, an experimental prototype, from the hangar. A tweet from @OneAviationAero offers a peak. ONE Aviation has rolled out N990NE, an experimental prototype, which has been fitted with […]
Does your state offer aviation-themed license plates?
Many people buy vanity license plates to show their aviation pride. AV8R or RAMPRAT or I FLY or hundreds of other clever plates are seen in airport parking lots around the country. Some states allow residents to go one step further by offering aviation-themed license plates. Washington State — where I live — introduced an […]
Are you a pilot with a plus one?
There are few things in life more magical than flying. Even better is when we take someone else along for the ride. Whether our passengers are kids or kids at heart, nurturing their interest is key. Some may want to become pilots themselves. Others are happy to be passengers. While a few are interested, many […]
Video: ‘Flying was Plan B’
When was the last time you heard someone say “Flying was Plan B”? I’ll guess never. But that is exactly what flying is for Alaska’s Leighan Falley. Once she decided mountain guiding wasn’t a long-term path for her, she executed Plan B. The short film, “Denali’s Raven” is Leighan’s story…
Aviation City to add restroom and showers
ARCADIA, Fla. – Do you like to camp at airports? If so, and you happen to also enjoy proper restroom and shower facilities, you can help make both a reality at Aviation City at Florida’s Arcadia Airport. Friends of Arcadia Airport has raised about half of the $41,000 needed to complete the project. The Community […]
Butler Watch OOOI Project funded
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA, Calif. – The newest watch from Butler Watch Company – the OOOI – was successfully funded on the crowdfunding website, Kickstarter, on Aug. 7. According to company officials, 24 backers pledged more than $10,000 to bring the OOOI to life. Butler Watch founder, Corey Butler, is a professional pilot with 25 years experience. “OOOI […]
Island time enhanced with ‘Coast Dog’ stories
On a single hand, with two missing fingers, I can count the number of proper vacations my wife and I — and our kids — have taken in our nearly 23 years of marriage. So a week on Oahu in Hawaii was just what the proverbial doctor ordered. Whenever I travel, I tend to be […]