It’s Aerotrekking
Out the window, there’s not a hint of light on the horizon. Inside, the room is dark except for …
Lyn Freeman
Soloing At 14 Years Old
Jamail Larkins took his first airplane ride when he was twelve. As he recounts, “I remember going out to the …
All The Way To South America
Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to inform you that in this river, there are no cocodrilos,” our guide smiled …
Ghosts
Just a few years after the Wright Brothers took their groundbreaking first flight, war broke out in Europe. The scant …
Learning To Fly Seaplanes
For many pilots, attaining a seaplane rating is near the top of their must-do list. Runways are rendered obsolete …
Learn To Fly: Happy Birthday, Kristin!
The sun was not up yet, but Kristin and her father were. She was already busy preflighting the family’s …
Extreme Flying: Winter, Part 1
It’s Gary Chamberlain’s second cup of coffee and it’s still dark outside. For months now the sun …
See Italy By Seaplane
Cesare Baj dropped the first notch of flaps on the Lake Buccaneer as we circled Castelli di Cannero, a castle …
Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum
Every day—yes, even Christmas—between 50 and 150 kids show up at Tomorrow’s Aeronautical Museum (TAM), an incredibly …
What Makes Airplane Tires So Special?
Airplane tires are a breed unto themselves. A tire on your car has it easy compared to one on an …
