Southwest Airlines pilot Jim Baker was already restoring old aircraft in his spare time when he decided that they would be the perfect vehicles for teaching young people basic mechanics and engineering and to foster a love of flying.
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56 seconds to live
“U.S. accident statistics reveal that a helicopter pilot operating under Visual Flight Rules who unintentionally continues flight into IMC will very likely lose control of their aircraft and be dead within an average of 56 seconds.”
A perfectly pleasing Piel Emeraude
More than a half century later, David Wiebe is still flying the Piel Emeraude his father built from plans — and there’s a good chance the homebuilt will be flying well into the future, perhaps introducing another generation of Wiebes to the sky.
Tips & tricks from our readers
In this installment of Tips & Tricks from our readers, there are tips on everything from the importance of landing lights to how to tell if grease is still good to how to gauge how much fuel you have.
British Columbia hangar matches the beauty of the nearby Kootenays
A veterinarian, Dr. Robert McLeod built the hangar to closely match his home and other buildings on his property in Creston, British Columbia, which boasts a grass landing strip.
A gaggle Of L-39s
It’s a pretty cool day at the airport when a gaggle of L-39s stop by.
Cessna 180 is a part of the family
Jim and Linda Densmore’s Cessna 180 Skywagon has been a treasured part of the family since 1960.
KLEE Splash-In a success
The second annual Splash-In at the new seaplane base at Leesburg International Airport in Florida brought in more than 40 seaplanes.
When acronyms come together
When acronyms come together, it can only be good for general aviation.