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Want more pilot stories? Our More Pilot Talk section is full of informative and entertaining flying tales from accomplished pilot authors.

LSA Ownership—Condo Style!


Low down payment, affordable monthly installments, zero hassle: sound familiar?



LSA Ownership—Condo Style!I love this concept of sharing ownership in an aircraft, new or used. Last month, I delved into David Kruger’s Aircraft Partnership Association (www.theapa.com), a type of online matchmaking service to bring like-minded pilots together for sharing the costs of aircraft ownership.

Air Shows As GA Rallying Point


Working together to benefit general aviation



Air Shows As GA Rallying PointAs much of the aviation industry suffered through the effects of the historic economic downturn during the last year, the air show industry experienced double-digit growth and, in some markets, record attendance.

From The Editor: Spreading The Word


From The Editor: Spreading The WordWhile working on this month’s Guest Speaker column, Managing Editor Pam Lee suggested that the reference to Patty Wagstaff mention that the air show star performs annually in front of thousands of spectators. Hundreds of thousands, I countered.

Light-Sport Chronicles: Matchmaking...For Pilots


The truth shall set you free: How to afford an LSA



Light-Sport Chronicles: Matchmaking...For PilotsWebster should put a picture of a human under its definition of “adaptability.”

My Secret


How teamwork makes for the best job in the sky



My SecretI have a secret that I’m going to let fly with the aviation community.

From The Editor: The Wild West


From The Editor: The Wild WestWe’re following the map, but as we pull into Lake Isabella’s South Fork boat ramp, Marc Lee and I aren’t sure we’re in the right place.

Light-Sport Chronicles: Three From The Heart


Of inspiring flights, parachute saves and electric flight from China



Light-Sport Chronicles: Three From The HeartWeeks into the New England summer season, which, as of July 4, is more like an extended March, I’m feeling a serious need for some LSA speed.

Reflections On Inner & Outer Flight


Reaching beyond self-imposed limitations



Reflections On Inner & Outer FlightWhy are we so fascinated by flight? What draws us to it? What makes flight so special?

From The Editor: From Bush To Big City, And Way Beyond


From The Editor: From Bush To Big City, And Way BeyondAny taildragger pilot will tell you that you can take a Husky out of the backcountry, but you can’t take the backcountry out of a Husky.

From The Editor: Three Classics


From The Editor: Three ClassicsIt was a dark 3 a.m. when the alarm clock went off last Sunday morning. A glance outside revealed a starlit sky; finally, the June gloom had given way to our photo flight plans.
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