Interested in tracking Santa’s annual flight around the world? There are a few ways to do it, including the NORAD Tracks Santa website or the Santa Tracker on Google.
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Old Pilot Tips
Aviation safety advocate Gene Benson, who has flown everything from Cubs to jets and taught hundreds of people to fly, is now offering his “Old Pilot Tips” on his YouTube channel.
Who was the first in flight?
While the aviation community celebrated the first flight on Dec. 17, History.com posted a story that questioned whether the Dayton brothers were really the first in flight.
Video: WWII ace’s promotion to brigadier general
Of Wings & Things columnist Frederick A. Johnsen, who is also the force behind the Airailimages YouTube channel, recently posted a video of the honorary promotion to brigadier general of Bud Anderson, beloved World War II fighter ace and postwar test pilot.
General Aviation’s first responders
After disaster strikes, general aviation pilots are often the first on the scene, delivering much-needed relief supplies.
A B-17’s birthday bash
The B-17 Alliance Foundation held a week-long Birthday Bash for its B-17 “The Lacey Lady” in 2022.
Exploring the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum
The Fagen Fighters WWII Museum is recognized as one of the most unique collections of flying military aircraft anywhere.
Best gifts for pilots
If you need some ideas for the holidays, lists abound of the best pilot gifts. But we want to know: What do you want for the holidays? What’s the best pilot gift you ever received?
A banner year for bold and beautiful Beechcraft
There were newcomers and old timers at the 2022 event, and of the latter, there were three remaining members of the original Tullahoma Bunch, the group that became the Staggerwing Club, then evolved into the Beechcraft Heritage Museum.