The Swift’s 76th anniversary was heralded with a patriotic “Spirit of 76” celebration during the 2022 Swift National Fly-In at the Swift Museum Foundation in Athens, Tennessee.
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In defense of flight suits for general aviation pilots
There seems to be some subtle prejudice against flight suits in GA flying. Maybe some pilots don’t feel we’ve earned the right, not flying combat jets and all. Or maybe it’s something else. I’m not sure what it is, because, arguably, flight suits make sense for any kind of pilot.
What’s in that hangar?
The latest in a series of videos by Smitty Smith of FunPlacesToFly.com takes a peek into the hangars of avid aviators. The latest features Bob Rogers, who bases his two aircraft at McKinney National Airport (KTKI) in Texas. Bob’s hangar houses his 1966 V35 Bonanza and his experimental Mustang II, which Bob says means he has the “best of both worlds.”
New Year’s resolutions for pilots
How about you? Did you make any aviation-related resolutions for 2023? Share with our readers, as your resolution may inspire other pilots.
The Flight to Fight
The fun of a fly-in, plus raising funds for a worthy cause, creates a day to remember.
Looking to buy an airplane in 2023?
What will the market be like for general aviation aircraft in the new year? In a new video posted to the YouTube channel “Flying With Rich,” pilot and CFI Rich Manor gives his opinion on what to expect as far as prices and supply in the coming year.
A celebration of air shows
Airshow Announcer Ric Peterson recently posted a new video to YouTube, “A Celebration of Air Shows.” It’s two minutes of really cool scenes from the 2022 air show season.
I can’t believe I just did that
A flight home is the most extreme test yet of this instrument-rated pilot’s proficiency.
Six little-known pioneers of aviation
You know these names: Orville and Wilbur Wright, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart. But are you familiar with the names Sir George Cayley, Otto Lilienthal, and Bessie Coleman?