Although we aviation geeks think of SUN ‘n FUN as the start of the fly-in season, the first irrefutable sign of Spring, and a custom-made opportunity for us to get up, get out, and visit with thousands of others who are as intrigued by aviation as we are, it’s actually far more than that.
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Airparks +13, Airports -1
Thirteen previously unknown airparks are now in the Living With Your Plane database, while one airport in rural American will soon be no more.
Fleetster pioneered early airline service
The Consolidated Fleetster series provided an elegant take on the needs of feeder airlines in the early 1930s. But the fortunes of Consolidated Aircraft lay elsewhere.
Reviving the Luscombe legacy
Aeronautical engineer Steve Testrake and Stephen Young acquired the Luscombe assets in June of 2019, creating Luscombe Aircraft Corporation to produce new planes, as well as parts of the existing Luscombe fleet. “Our goal is to revive the legacy of the Luscombe.”
Holding your hand while flying
I suppose it is theoretically possible to navigate the airspace without talking to anyone on the radio, but why would I put myself under that kind of stress and strain when I can simply dial in a frequency, wait my turn, then ask for someone at ATC to hold my hand and guide me through this mass of blue lines and altitude restrictions listed on the sectional chart?
If only…
Get-home-itis was the biggest link to the faulty judgment in this tragedy. It is a powerful force, so powerful that both men aboard were willing to risk single-engine flying over unlit mountainous terrain. In the middle of the night. Without an instrument rating. In smoke, clouds, and turbulence. With the moon adding all sorts of visual illusions — and with embedded thunderstorms along their route.
Tips to get the most out of aviation grease
Our expert offers tips on everything from the best way to extend the storage life of aviation grease to how to store wheel bearings to the best way to wash your plane to prevent rust.
A tale of new scissors
An 800 nautical mile trek home without a complete flight bag is a no go, so Jamie goes in search of some essential items.
Airparks: The ultimate aviation lifestyle
Airpark living, for an aviator, is the ultimate aviation lifestyle. Start your search at Living With Your Plane.