Adam, an airline pilot based out of Texas, writes: “I recently watched the Japanese cartoon Porco Rosso with my little nephew. Afterward he asked me if there were really seaplane pirates back in the day. I told him that I thought they were probably fictional, but that years ago one of my teachers was ‘William Fly, the Airplane Guy’ and he would know for sure – so I’m asking you!”
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What Is It About Airplanes?
After nearly 67 years, pilot Barry Valentine reunited with the 1959 Cessna 150 near where he first soloed, thanks to a heartwarming gesture from its owner.
The Photonanza: Chasing the Perfect Shot
A Bonanza with STC’d custom photography windows becomes the perfect platform for air-to-air photography.
From Orbit to Open Cockpits: The High-Flying Life of Ron Wanttaja
Now retired from his career as a space systems engineer, Ron Wanttaja is writing books and enjoying life with his Fly Baby.
The Wrong Way to Find the Right Words
A flight to get inspiration to honor his CFI goes wrong in many ways, but it also reinforces the many lessons learned during flight training.
A Single Specification
Forget ASTM or the STC process: Maybe it’s time to look at a specification for unleaded avgas in a whole new way.
Cessna 182 Spinner Assembly Kit Debuts
The kit is specifically designed for Cessna 182 models 182H, 182J, 182K, 182L, 182M, 182N, 182P, 182Q, 182R, and T182.
New Owner for PK Floats
Leadership at PK Floats has transitioned, with long-time owner Patrick McGowen retiring, selling the company to Josh Michaud, who has taken over as president.
Cirrus Launches Mission Ready Simulator Sessions
Cirrus has launched its Mission Ready Simulator Sessions, a year-long simulator training program developed specifically for Cirrus SR20 and Cirrus SR22 owners. The complimentary program is now live and available at participating Cirrus Training Centers in the U.S.