Watching Ethan solo his 1946 Champ 7AC was a joy — so much hard work had gone into this moment that you couldn’t help but break into a smile.
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New pilot makes history in Mississippi
When Cason Brinkley, 16, soloed for the first time, he made history, becoming the youngest African American to solo an airplane in Mississippi.
A happy mistake at the 2024 Thomasville Fly-In
Hurricane Milton’s path across Florida did keep a few usual attendees away from the fly-in, but “we also had a lot of first-time attendees who were flying out of Florida just to get out and found us by happy mistake,” said officials with the Thomasville Aviation Club, which organizes the fly-in.
Flying adventures in a jet
For most civilian pilots, flying a jet is a rare opportunity, and this was my chance not only to fly a jet but also to learn from a pilot with decades of invaluable experience.
Breaking Down Barriers to an aviation career
Eight students in the Dallas area are learning to fly thanks to Breaking Down Barriers, a foundation created in January 2024 by former American Airlines Chairman and CEO Doug Parker and his wife Gwen that covers all costs.
New video reveals the thrill of flying in Alaska
“The kind of flying we’re doing here isn’t something you learn in books. Each flight brings new challenges and it gets a little less scary every time, so it quickly becomes addictive to keep pushing that edge,” says Andrew Esola.
Beech Party celebrates 100 years of the Travel Air
The 100th anniversary of the Travel Air Manufacturing Company was heralded as a celebration milestone at the annual gathering of Beechcraft aircraft and it just so happened that a singular Travel Air made that history tangible.
Swifts gather in Gold Country
Sleek and shiny Swifts flew from near and far to attend the Swift West Coast Fly-In at Westover Field/Amador County Airport (KJAQ) in Jackson, California, in September 2024.
Putting the fun in fundraising
On Oct. 25, 2024, the Sheltair FBO at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colorado, hosted a “pinup” photo shoot for area pilots, as well as anyone else who wanted to join the costumed fun.