A former POW takes to the skies once again thanks to a gift of flight from three pilots based at KDKX.
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Sporty’s introduces tailwheel checkout course
Hosted by legendary airshow pilot Patty Wagstaff, the new course includes more than two hours of practical tips for mastering tailwheel aircraft.
Picture of the Day: Field of dreams
Jack Cudaback submitted this photo and note: “Last flight of the day at the Field of Dreams in Springfield, Nebraska, for my Ran’s S4 Coyote.”
The Storyteller and the Stearman
“For me, aviation is more than a physical experience, it is also a spiritual thing,” says Hans Nordsiek, who is known as The Storyteller. He shares his passion for aviation with children of all ages to inspire them to be their best and strive to do something that they love.
Tips for cold weather flying
Freezing temperatures bring new challenges to general aviation pilots. Luckily, there’s an abundance of experts offering tips on cold weather flying. We’ve compiled a few of our favorites from Sporty’s, BoldMethod, Gleim Aviation, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and the FAA.
Dynon halts production on experimental displays
Supply chain issues have halted production on Dynon’s avionics for experimental aircraft, including SkyView HDX, SkyView Classic, and SkyView SE.
Picture of the Day: Formation flight in Chile
Carlos Valle C. submitted this photo and note: “Three PA-18s, a Maule M-4-180V, and a Cessna 172 on formation for a low pass over Runway 19 at Santa Teresa del Almendral Airport in Chile at sunset.”
Getting the lead out is just the first step
Most pilots think once they start flying with unleaded fuel, general aviation will no longer be polluting the air. A quick look at the automobile industry and the changes it has had to make show that this is just the beginning.
Back to the Backcountry
Now available to view for free is a recording of an Air Safety Institute webinar that looks at accidents in the backcountry, with an eye towards preventing these accidents in the future. Not a backcountry pilot? You can still learn something, says Bill McGlynn, president of the Recreational Aviation Foundation, who was one of the panelists on the webinar, along with Mike Patey, and the presidents of the Utah Back Country Pilots Association and the Montana Pilots Association.