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William Walker

Taildragger dreams

By William Walker · May 15, 2023 · 4 Comments

When Bill Walker started flying, he had many aviation-related dreams, including having his own runway. He’s achieved that one and so many more as he built up his hours as a tailwheel pilot.

The ups and downs of a Champion

By William Walker · February 16, 2023 · 9 Comments

Family-owned American Champion Aircraft has weathered its share of ups and downs, but the popularity of backcountry flying is fueling increased demand at the Wisconsin-based company.

Exploring the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum

By William Walker · December 8, 2022 · 7 Comments

The Fagen Fighters WWII Museum is recognized as one of the most unique collections of flying military aircraft anywhere.

The cross country that wouldn’t end

By William Walker · September 15, 2022 · 4 Comments

Flying home from EAA AirVenture Oshkosh should have been simple. But weather forced this Skywagon pilot on the cross-country flight that seemed like it would never end.

A return to cross-country flying

By William Walker · April 11, 2022 ·

A return to cross-country flying after the pandemic reveals some rust on this pilot.

Modifying your Cessna Skywagon for your mission

By William Walker · April 10, 2022 ·

I fly a 1953 Skywagon and for the past two years have been customizing 2263C to fit my flying habits. In doing so I’ve developed a list of mods that I have carried out, plus other popular ones suggested by other owners.

Young aviator maps out his future

By William Walker · February 16, 2022 ·

South Carolina’s Caden McLain started his flight lessons at just 13, providing a challenge for his CFI. When he made his first solo, he had already logged 120 hours. With his sights set on flying big iron for UPS or FedEx, Caden says he got lucky having supportive parents. “And I have learned that no pilot is born with the skills you need. You have to work at it.”

Fuel returns to KMAO

By William Walker · September 15, 2021 ·

Marion County Regional Airport (KMAO) in Marion, S.C., has 100LL and Jet-A fuel again after a nearly two-year interruption caused by contaminated tanks.

Advice from a Propeller Whisperer

By William Walker · July 7, 2021 ·

Veteran Alaska bush pilot Will Johnson advises pilots on safety measures to protect their propellers.

Rebuilding continues at tornado-ravaged KRBW

By William Walker · March 24, 2021 ·

As the year anniversary of the devastating tornado approaches, Lowcountry Regional Airport in Walterboro, S.C., is still in recovery mode.

Memorial park tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen

By William Walker · March 24, 2021 ·

A memorial park at Lowcountry Regional Airport in Walterboro, S.C., tells the story of the Tuskegee Airman, who were known as the Red Tail Angels for the identifying red paint on their tail assemblies and “because of their reputation for not losing aircraft to enemy fighters as they provided fighter coverage for missions over strategic targets in Europe” during World War II.

Despite pandemic, Ninety-Nines keep growing

By William Walker · December 7, 2020 ·

“We want to help professional pilots who are struggling with their careers because of the pandemic and provide support for our new student pilots.”

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