John Swander submitted this photo and note: “A 1932 Waco UEC bought new by the Viking Flying Boat Company in New Haven, Connecticut.”
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Tales from the 2025 Swift National Fly-In
Gorgeous blue skies, puffy white clouds, and comfortable temperatures were the backdrop for the Swift National Fly-In, held Oct. 1-5, 2025, at McMinn County Airport (KMMI) in Athens, Tennessee. There was a good turnout, with at least 24 Swifts flying in.
Researchers seek input from pilots and aircraft owners
Researchers at Purdue University are looking for pilots and aircraft owners to complete a survey on potential requirements for equipment that tracks your aircraft’s position.
How Not to Fly an Airplane
What would you do if you were mid-air and suddenly realized you were flying a plane without engine oil? Pilot and author Shirley M. Phillips tells what she did in her new memoir, “How Not To Fly An Airplane.”
Garmin unveils two new pilot watches
Garmin has introduced the D2 Air X15 and the D2 Mach 2, its latest aviator smartwatches.
Training flight ends with gear-up landing
Probable Cause: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision to ensure that the landing gear was extended.
Picture of the Day: Gracing us with her presence
Tim Larsen submitted this photo and note: “This 1940 Harlow PJC-2 graced us with a visit at the 2025 Sugarbush Fall Fly-In at Warren-Sugarbush Airport (0B7) in Warren, Vermont. It’s equipped with an original Air-Matic prop.”
From Music City to the STOL national finals
After 10 nationwide meets in 2025, beginning in April with the Swamp STOL in Jennings, Louisiana, the National STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) series wraps up with the Lonestar STOL and National Finals in Sulphur Springs Texas.
Sport Pilot 2.0 era takes off
“Sport Pilot 2.0 gives more people than ever the opening to pursue their dreams of putting themselves in the pilot seat and enjoying the unique perspectives of flight,” said EAA officials.