The documentary chronicles the many aircraft the 100-year-old WWII fighter pilot has flown since being “adopted” by the aviation family at KLEE: L-39 Albatros Jet, twin engine Arrowstar, Pitts S-2B, Zlin, 1942 Boeing Stearman, P-51, Mooney, and a Swearingen SX-300.
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Going above and beyond
Cory Suttle rediscovered his love of flight when he got a new job at the Central Florida Aerospace Academy.
A love of slick and shiny things
“Being a painter by trade, I like everything I own to be slick and shiny, and I like customers’ cars and planes to be slick and shiny,” says John Mosely.
Georgia pilots fly in honor of vets
The North Georgia pilots flew over the local VA cemetery in conjunction with the annual Wreaths Across America event.
Old dog, new tricks
Ted Luebbers certainly stands as a life lesson for all of our chapter members — indeed all of general aviation — that you are never too old to learn new skills.
Happy 85th Birthday to the DC-3
A new video just posted to YouTube includes 85th birthday wishes from members of the D-Day Squadron’s DC-3 Society from around the world.
Holiday Flying Festival to become annual event
About 7,500 people attended the event, which raised $100,000 for the Aerospace Center for Excellence.
World War II combat pilot celebrates 102nd birthday at Solberg Airport
He was the first to fly the first B-29 accepted by the U.S. Army Air Corps after it was delivered to the U.S. Air Corps 40th Bomb Group in Pratt, Kansas.
An open invitation to 5FL8
Even though the airfield is private, Bobby and Kim Capozzi have opened it up, encouraging pilots to fly in, camp, and enjoy the many activities in the area.