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Article: Lessons Learned Part 2

After earning my private pilot’s license in Alaska in 1980, I wasn’t sure what was next. I loved to fly.

Also labeled: Adventure Flying, Aviation Careers, Backcountry Flying, Bush Flying, Getting Your License, Journeys, Learn To Fly, Learning Center, Navigation, People and Places, Pilot Skills, Pilot Talk, Travel, Weather Flying, Winter Weather

Article: Lessons Learned Part 1

My first flight lessons might have been different than yours, but as with all pilots, those early experiences are still tattooed in my mind. ...

Also labeled: Adventure Flying, Aviation Careers, Backcountry Flying, Bush Flying, Getting Your License, Journeys, Learn To Fly, Learning Center, Navigation, People and Places, Pilot Skills, Pilot Talk, Travel, Weather Flying, Winter Weather

Article: Mustang Mystique

As I lower myself into the rear cockpit, I pinch myself. No, I’m not dreaming. I really am in a WWII P-51D Mustang, about to ride with the Horsemen, the world’s only P-51 aerobatic team, known for their hyperprecise formation aerobatics.

Also labeled: Flight Training, Adventure Flying, Air Shows, Aviation Personalities, Features, Flying Skills, People and Places, Pilot Skills, Shows and Fly-Ins, Warbirds

Article: Formation Flying! Part II

Formation flying is a dangerous and, for me, compellingly beautiful and engaging experience. Formation flying is a dangerous and, for...

Also labeled: Air Shows, Decision Making, Features, Flight Hazards, Flying Skills, Journeys, Learning Center, People and Places, Pilot Skills, Proficiency, Safety

Article: Air Show Roundup: Oshkosh!

Also labeled: People and Places, New Products, Journeys, Features, Air Shows, New Airplanes

Article: Pitts Specialski

An e-mail that I received said: Report, can I gain the necessary drawings for independent building given plane PITS. Is it Beforehand thanked for answer,Mihail K. An e-mail that I received said: Report, can I gain the necessary...

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Article: What Compels An Air Show Pilot?

Explaining why I do what I do is surprisingly easy. The quick answer is that flying air shows is what I’m passionate about. I love it. But beyond that is a story of inspiration, physical endeavor, ongoing learning and camaraderie.

Also labeled: Columns, Features, Journeys

Article: Cessna 195: Getting Down To Business

There’s no precise way to define...

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Article: SIAI-Marchetti SF.260: Bellisimo In Tre Dimensioni

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Article: Bad Girl

There I sat as the consequence of a...

Also labeled: Features, People and Places, Piston Singles

Article: Micco SP26A: Capable Aerobat

Two-seaters have a special place in general aviation....

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Article: Why Every Pilot Should Take Acro

Also labeled: Flight Hazards, Learn To Fly, Learning Center, Pilot Skills, Safety

Article: The Complete Corkscrew Pilot

“I imagine that it’s ...

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