A veteran aviator’s preflight routine is designed to remove any doubt and — whatever you do — don’t interrupt him in the middle of his routine.
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The Maine event: Flying off the water
Time spent with pilot John Hartz quickly reveals his preference for flying off the water and for doing it in Maine, a state with a heritage of seaplane flying.
Questions from the Cockpit: Sailplane vs. glider
Kenny, a flight instructor in Florida, asks: What’s the difference between a sailplane and a glider?
Dream Take Flight
Building her airplane was a total labor of love, says Lisa Turner, who adds: “I knew I loved aviation when I got started, but building that plane was also a process I fell in love with.”
Find your airpark
Shady Acres brings back wonderful memories.
The panic about unleaded fuels
A lot has been written about who is developing 100 unleaded avgas fuels, but we should look at who is NOT working on a candidate fuel.
M700 Fury achieves FIKI certification
Piper Aircraft has received Flight into Known Icing (FIKI) certification from the FAA for its new flagship aircraft, the M700 Fury.
Kirby Chambliss to receive 2024 Bill Barber Award for Showmanship
Air show performer, aerobatic champion, and Red Bull Air Race winner Kirby Chambliss is the recipient of the air show industry’s top prize.
New Midwest dealer for CubCrafters
Omaha Aircraft Sales will manage new, used, and kit aircraft sales for CubCrafters in North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, and parts of Illinois.