Thomas Letts submitted the following photo and note: “This was a Young Eagles event where everyone just parked. It is amazing to see that all the planes lined up in perfect order and all the propellers are exactly the same as well.” The event was sponsored by EAA Chapter 301 and held at Front Range Airport (KFTG) […]
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The return of Wings Over Wine Country
The Wings Over Wine Country airshow returned this year to KSTS, drawing local crowds and local performers.
Video: The flying station wagon
A new video profiles the owner of a Cessna 170, including a flight.
Groundbreaking pilot receives Master Pilot Award
Nina Anderson, one of the first women pilots to fly for a Fortune 500 company, has received the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award.
Sporty’s releases 2019 Learn to Fly and Instrument Rating courses
The 2019 edition of Sporty’s Learn to Fly and Instrument Rating courses include a new Android app, new test prep tools, and integration with CloudAhoy.
Air Plains Services named Avidyne dealer
Air Plains Services is now a dealer for Avidyne avionics.
Bounced landing bends Luscombe
Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Picture of the Day: You can’t beat the scenery
Greg Curtis submitted the following photo and note: “I was flying south to Fitchburg, Massachusetts, from Auburn, Maine, enjoying the crystal clear skies of Maine on a recent October morning. Looking to the northwest was a beautiful view of Mt. Washington without any clouds obstructing it — a rare sight for us in Maine. Sebago […]
The ability to fly is priceless
Learning to fly is expensive, but the value is too high to be measured in dollars.