Watsonville Municipal Airport celebrated the nation’s 250th birthday by moving its annual Airport Open House to the Fourth of July. This year’s free community event featured impressive static displays, including a pristine Douglas A-26 Invader bomber, formation flights, and a fireworks show.
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Building a Brighter Future
Tailwind Aviation Solutions in Perry, Georgia, is expanding its operations, along with its staff, inspiring young mechanics to learn the ropes while building a bright future not only for themselves, but the general aviation Industry.
If You Fly It You Should Be Able To Fix It
“If you fly it you should be able to fix it.” That’s the rule one family has lived by for generations. Discover the inspiring story of an aviation family whose patriarch spent 50 years maintaining their personal fleet, passing down invaluable mechanic skills and a lasting legacy to his children and grandchildren.
Tailwheel Legends
Tailwheel legends are those aviators who take the time to pass down their wisdom to the next generation one airplane, one lesson, and one conversation at a time.
Velocity Squared: Engineering the Future of Flight Training
Air Force veteran and systems engineer Chris Shaw has launched Velocity Squared Aviation Academy in Hondo, Texas. This new professional flight training school bridges the gap between unstructured local schools and expensive pilot mills, offering rigorous, airline-style training under a cost-effective Part 61 model.
Flying The Perfect Cross-Country
Close to 100 women pilots took to the skies for the 49th annual Air Race Classic, an ultimate cross-country flying adventure spanning 2,400 nautical miles.
Celebrating The Aviation Mom
What does it mean to be an aviation mom? From organizing fly-ins to mentoring young flight instructors, these incredible women form the backbone of the flying community. Discover how their unwavering support and genuine connection shape the next generation of aviators everywhere.
Video Showcases 1909 Flight Tests With Orville Wright
While searching for aviation videos on YouTube, I stumbled upon rare, grainy footage of the Wright Military Flyer from a 1909 test flight. The six-minute video is testament to just how far we’ve come since those days.
Homebuilt Texas Spirit: The TexZens Take Over Ranger Airfield
The TexZens, a Facebook group for Zenith homebuilt aircraft owners in Texas, recently hosted its inaugural fly-in at the historic Ranger Airfield. From barrel racing to short-field landing competitions, this perfect blend of modern experimental aviation and timeless grass-strip charm proved that the TexZen community is here to stay.