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A Lifetime Of Flying
At 88 years old, South Carolina aviator Steve Hawley is still living his childhood dream. With over seven decades in the cockpit, he maintains, flies, and restores vintage airplanes. He’s now working on his 29th restoration.
First Ditch: A Pleasing Plethora of Planes and People
A record-breaking number of airplanes flew in to Le Sueur Municipal Airport in Minnesota for Marginal Aviation’s 2026 First Ditch Fly-In.
Telling The Story of Risk
An application for aviation insurance is far more than a request for a quote. It is the story of the potential risk. It includes facts such as pilot experience, ratings, recurrent training, aircraft type, intended use, claims history, operating territory, and dozens of other details that help an underwriter determine whether the account fits within their particular appetite for risk.
Finding Young Pilots to Fly Old Airplanes
At the 2026 Bradford Field Spring Fly-In, a remarkable collection of rare and vintage aircraft took to the skies. The Bradford’s mission is to invite a new generation of young, passionate pilots to take the controls of these classic airplanes.
Celebrating the Swift’s 80th Anniversary in the Lone Star State
Aviation enthusiasts gathered in Granbury, Texas, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the iconic Globe Swift.
Gunfighter Skies: A Flag-Waving Start to Air Show Season in Idaho
The 2026 Idaho air show season officially kicked off at Mountain Home Air Force Base with the patriotic Gunfighter Skies air show.
A Freshman Debut at Wings Over Solano
More than 100,000 aviation fans gathered at Travis Air Force Base in Northern California to celebrate the 2026 Wings Over Solano air show. The air show included the debut of a new performer, as well as the return of many fan favorites.
Flying Lower and Slower at 86
At 86, retired attorney Peter Hartmann has transitioned from a fast Turbo Cessna 210 to a lower, slower Lake Amphibian. He shares how a modern digital cockpit keeps him safely flying — and adjusting to the realities of aging in the sky.