Pilots and other guests flocked to Pioneer Airport in Oshkosh, Wis., in early February for the annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Skiplane Fly-In, always one of the more colorful events of the winter season. Nearly 30 skiplanes participated, and roughly 750 bowls of chili were served to those who braved the cold temperatures, according to […]
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The flying Siegfried family
Many pilots dream of owning a high performance plane and actively flying it at 88 years of age. And others dream of passing on a love of aviation and raising children and grandchildren who solo at a young age and carry on the family tradition. These dreams and more are being lived today by Bob […]
Knocking the rust off at Stallion 51
By KT Budde-Jones A crowd of 65 pilots attended Stallion 51’s Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Rusty Pilots seminar at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM) March 3, 2018. This past weekend, the chance to sit in the hangar with Stallion 51’s stable of P-51 Mustangs inspired pilots from as far away as Oklahoma and […]
Build and fly at Central High
Like many high schools, Westosha Central High School in Paddock Lock, Wisconsin, struggled to make science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies relevant and exciting. “Unfortunately, a lot of programs misuse the term STEM,” said James Senft, a pilot for the last 30 years who taught high school physics and is now a college administrator. “Kids are […]
Video: The new skyBeacon
Smitty Smith with FunPlacesToFly.com just posted a new video that features Tom Ferraro talking about the new ADS-B out system from uAvionix. “The skyBeacon is a revolutionary new way to equip ADS-B,” he notes. “Simply replace your existing navigation light with skyBeacon and you are ADS-B compliant for 2020.”
Video: Hanging out at the airport
Smitty Smith of FunPlacesToFly.com sent in this video, explaining: “Every first Saturday of every month, rain or shine, the members of EAA Chapter 1246 gather at McKinney National Airport in McKinney, Texas, to be with good friends and visitors to talk aviation.” https://youtu.be/3OoNuaCrTqg
A special day of aviation for burn survivors
Aerolease Associates and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California recently hosted a special group of visitors from the Children’s Burn Foundation’s Young Adult Survivors and Supporters for an exciting afternoon of aviation. Survivors, supporters and their families arrived at Aerolease Associates and were treated to a catered lunch before meeting and hearing from some […]
Video: Have questions about ADS-B equipment?
Have questions about what equipment you need to satisfy the 2020 ADS-B mandate? A new video from the FAA features a GA pilot, Jamal Wilson, asking David Gray, an FAA official, lots of questions about what equipment he needs for his Cherokee 180.
A visit to Alaska
A 2017 journey to the 49th state took me to Fairbanks and Anchorage. Having been to Anchorage years ago, I knew I would be re-visiting the Alaskan Aviation Museum, but it turned out that many other aircraft photo opportunities presented themselves during the trip. Spending time along the shore of Lake Hood was definitely a pleasure […]