Mike Schroeder won the Lighthawk award for his willingness to go the extra mile.
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Pilot Report: A World War II commemoration flight over Washington, D.C.
Neither event turned out exactly as the planners, donors, or participants had expected.
Want to build your own airport?
Tips and advice from pilots who have done the work to build their own grass runways.
Confession: I’m superstitious about shoes
In real life I’ve only ever known two people who made it a habit of wearing cowboy boots in the cockpit. One is still with us. One is not.
LogTen Pro updated
“Alongside providing pilots with the information they need to fly safely within regulated limits, LogTen Pro is also the full record of their flying career.”
Expert tips for flight planning
“Spend some time ahead of your departure preparing in case you don’t get the route you want.”
Fly Like A Girl
“There are so many women that have played an important role in the aviation and STEM world. Fly Like a Girl brings some of these women’s stories to light.”
WINGs winner donates some of his award to youth aviation program
The rest of his WINGS award will go towards his in-flight pilot proficiency program and aviation fuel. That means the total amount will be reinvested in general aviation.
When seconds matter
Proving the strength of the competition, her performance was only bested by a miniscule .5 seconds by Steve Henry in a Just Aircraft Highlander, who showed the crowd the grit of a competitor looking to win.