The Grassroots Fly-In is “a family, fun atmosphere where people not only fly their antique and classic airplanes in, but they fly them throughout the fly-in, said Midwest Antique Airplane Club President Justin Niemyjski. “It’s where guys share rides and let their friends fly their airplanes. You don’t find that happening very often.”
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Triple Tree Aerodrome’s 15th full-scale fly-in
The annual fall fly-in at Triple Tree Aerodrome in South Carolina is all about fun, flying, and fellowship.
At 87, Ed Cervantes supports GA one airplane at a time
The founder of Ed’s Mobile Aircraft Maintenance in Los Angeles, Ed Cervantes is an old school A&P who has a very loyal customer base. And at 87, he has no plans to retire.
Fly-In features stargazing
Astronomers brought several telescopes for pilots and others to get a close-up look at the night sky.
The best investment you can make in aviation
Investing in your health ensures you can continue flying, but it also pays other dividends, such as lower insurance premiums and a longer, pain-free life.
Once a pilot, always a pilot?
After a short hop, I am at my home base again, Whiteman Airport (KWHP) in Los Angeles, and all is well. I do not know yet that this will be the last time I have taken to the skies as PIC. After more than 30 years of flying it was over. Just like that.
A pilot’s paradise
For those pilots who couldn’t make the 2022 fly-in at Triple Tree Aerodrome, you can visit virtually by checking out a new vide by John Rob Holland. The 10-minute video covers the entire week at Triple Tree, which officials call a “pilot’s paradise.”
5 in the Sky
The five members of the Porter family are flying around the world in an AirVan on what dad Ian calls an “Edventure.”
Scenes from the Reno Air Races 2022
While the 2022 Reno Air Races ended tragically with a fatal crash during the Jet Gold Race on Sunday, Sept. 18, there was plenty of action at Reno Stead Airport (KRTS) during the preceding week. Photographer Bradley Orr was on site to capture some of that action.