Moore County Airport (KSOP) is ready for an influx of airplanes when the U.S. Golf Championship takes off June 13.
A lifetime of seaplane flying
Veteran seaplane pilot has a bit of advice for all general aviation pilots: “I encourage you to stop putting off that seaplane rating. I guarantee it will put a smile on your face on that first landing — it never gets old!”
Triple Tree sets ambitious 2024 plan
“At Triple Tree we make money to keep the lights on, pay for fertilizer, and keep our mowers running, but our bottom line is different. We are in the people business and airplanes just happen to show up. Our success has been and always will be relationships and that special feeling that can only be found at Triple Tree.”
The Super Skywagon
Fans of Cessna’s 180/185 Skywagon might be surprised to learn that some of the most outstanding refurbished versions of their favorite aircraft are emerging from an unlikely place, a factory in Maine better known for producing seaplane floats.
The perfect flying day
What is your definition of a perfect flying day? Mine is a cross-country that includes a get-together with fellow aviators while making new friends, then a meal accompanied by a round or two of hangar flying tales. Add to that a chance to look at a lot of interesting aircraft and finally a safe return home. That’s exactly the day I had visiting Triple Tree Aerodrome in South Carolina.
A December to Remember Aviation Log
When long-time pilot and General Aviation News writer Bill Walker decided to keep a log to document how aviation affects his life, he learned some very valuable lessons.
A flight school only for tailwheel pilots
Todd Givens, owner of Ace Basin Aviation Academy at KRBW is an expert in tailwheel flying instruction. “I only train pilots who want an endorsement to fly tailwheel aircraft, plus pilots who are considering the purchase of a tailwheel aircraft, and finally students who want to earn their private pilot license in a tailwheel aircraft,” he explained.
KMAO reopens with longer runway
The runway at Marion County Airport (KMAO) in South Carolina officially reopened Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, after a five-month repaving and extension project.
A bright future forecast for KGGE
“Success breeds success,” says Georgetown Country Airport Manager Jim Taylor said, pointing out that the airport is on a winning streak of attracting new businesses to the 680-acre former World War II military training base located between Myrtle Beach and Charleston in South Carolina.