“Whispering Duke Schiller — The Forgotten Hero of Early Aviation,” written by Tom Douglas, tells the story of Clarence Alvin (Duke) Schiller, who was born in Onawa, Iowa, in 1899 and lived most of his short but action-packed life switching between Canadian and U.S. residences, depending on where his peripatetic flying career took him.
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High winds bring down Piper
The pilot’s decision to depart during high, gusty wind conditions which resulted sink and subsequent impact with terrain.
Picture of the Day: Blackhawk rides
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Cadets at Civil Air Patrol’s West Virginia Wing Summer Encampment stand around a Blackhawk for a safety briefing, prior to getting a ride.”
Where general aviation meets the stars
A general aviation enthusiast designed a rocket to go to space. A general aviation enthusiast piloted that vehicle up and out of the atmosphere. And a general aviation enthusiast flew that spaceship back to earth, landing on the runway at a general aviation airport. The same airport where he’d parked his car after driving to work that morning.
GA groups oppose bill that would restrict flight training benefits for veterans
“Limiting veterans’ benefits through a cap would restrict their access to these crucial career opportunities at a time when the industry needs them most.”
Aircraft Specialties Services earns FAA approval to rebuild Lycoming roller lifters
Rebuilt roller lifters save more than 50% compared to new.
Crosswind causes first solo to go awry
I caught myself thinking about how I am now 100% responsible for this landing and my instructor is no longer around to get me out of small mistakes that can turn into big ones. This sparked some fear in me as I approach the runway and clouded some of my decision-making skills.
Picture of the Day: A stunning sunrise
Rusty Eichorn sent in this photo with a note: “A stunning sunrise on the last morning of August 2024 at Northbound Seaplane Base in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.”
The latest on aviation lubricants
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is a time to discover new products, as well as catch up with old friends.