World War II Pathfinder pilot Lt. Col. David Hamilton from Prescott, Arizona, visited the same British airfield from which he and fellow pilots launched a pre-D-Day invasion strike on June 5, 1944. Hamilton’s visit to RAF North Witham in Lincolnshire, England, on June 2, 2019, is part of the activities taking place in England surrounding […]
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Make-A-wish rainbow jet retires
The Make-A-Wish kids got the rare chance to fly in the 500 mph jet that normally rents for more than $3,000 an hour.
What goes up…
Adding safety systems, such as a parachute, can go a long way toward increasing the functionality of your drone.
Video: Do you know the difference between roger and wilco?
A video posted by Sporty’s in April 2019 gives a light-hearted review of pilot slang from senior flight instructor Charlie Masters. He explains many different slang terms, from the the difference between roger and wilco to the phrase you should never say on the radio. “At the very least, you’ll be able to keep up […]
Twice as nice
It was repeat wins for this year’s winners of the Hayward Air Rally.
The impossible turn is now possible
“A turn back to the airport following an engine failure shortly after takeoff is a risky maneuver, but there are times when it might be the least hazardous option.”
Video: Behind the Wings with the Cessna 172
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the world’s most widely produced aircraft with more than 44,000 built. And it’s the focus of a new video in the Behind the Wings series from PBS with host Matthew Burchette from the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. The 26-minute video shows Matthew flying with a Metropolitan […]
Honoring the WASP
More than 100 WASP gravesites were decorated by Women in Aviation International (WAI) members and friends.
Video: A ‘mini Bonanza’
The video looks at what it’s like to own a Beechcraft Sundowner.