Tips and advice from pilots who have done the work to build their own grass runways.
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A classy grassy aerodrome
Paul Griffin bought the 51 acres and opened the airport in 1979, just a few years after he took up flying.
Expert tips for flight planning
“Spend some time ahead of your departure preparing in case you don’t get the route you want.”
Video: Top 5 coolest airplanes
What are the coolest piston single-engine aircraft?
When seconds matter
Proving the strength of the competition, her performance was only bested by a miniscule .5 seconds by Steve Henry in a Just Aircraft Highlander, who showed the crowd the grit of a competitor looking to win.
Video: That first preflight after maintenance
A significant number of GA fatalities could be avoided if pilots conducted more thorough preflight inspections after maintenance.
Seaplane flights highlight of kids Hope Week
“It was a privilege to be a part of bringing a little joy and happiness to these kids.”
Go or No Go?
When is your flight a risk? When is careful being too careful?
A pandemic can’t stop the annual pilgrimage to Blakesburg
“Blakesburg is a throwback — it’s about the way it was and where we came from.”