A former POW takes to the skies once again thanks to a gift of flight from three pilots based at KDKX.
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The Storyteller and the Stearman
“For me, aviation is more than a physical experience, it is also a spiritual thing,” says Hans Nordsiek, who is known as The Storyteller. He shares his passion for aviation with children of all ages to inspire them to be their best and strive to do something that they love.
Tips for cold weather flying
Freezing temperatures bring new challenges to general aviation pilots. Luckily, there’s an abundance of experts offering tips on cold weather flying. We’ve compiled a few of our favorites from Sporty’s, BoldMethod, Gleim Aviation, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and the FAA.
Aviation Without Borders expands to U.S.
It is one of 11 organizations under the network of Aviation Sans Frontières (ASF), which has a mission “to improve the quality of life of populations affected by natural and social disasters through aviation expertise.”
The new and improved Florida Air Museum
If you visited the Florida Air Museum in the past but haven’t been there in a while, you are in for a surprise. It’s still on the SUN ‘n FUN campus at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL), but is surrounded by the new Ramus Skylab Innovation Center, which opened Aug. 4, 2021.
Viral video: Catastrophic engine failure
When Edward Frye took off to break-in a newly overhauled engine on his Cessna 210 Centurion, he didn’t realize that what would happen next would go viral.
Test your aircraft — and movie — knowledge
A new quiz lets you test your knowledge of aircraft that appear in your favorite movies.
Santa arrives in style at the SUN ’n FUN Holiday Festival Fly-In
The second annual SUN ‘n FUN Holiday Festival Fly-In and Car Show was a success, with Santa and Mrs. Claus the stars of the show.
Knocking off the rust
Recurrent training can help you knock off the rust after a period of not flying, such as the long winter months or when life gets in the way of getting out to the airport. But it can also help you tackle those maneuvers that make you uncomfortable, making you a better — and safer — pilot.