Musician, Pilot Jimmy Buffett Remembered
Most of the world who sang along with him at concerts knew Jimmy Buffett as a sailor. But those who fly knew him as a … Read More “Musician, Pilot Jimmy Buffett Remembered”
Most of the world who sang along with him at concerts knew Jimmy Buffett as a sailor. But those who fly knew him as a … Read More “Musician, Pilot Jimmy Buffett Remembered”
At larger fly-ins and air shows like Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo and EAA AirVenture, there are certain airplanes that are selfie magnets. One of … Read More “Icon ‘Songbird III’ Still King of the Skies”
FAA proposed regulation has powerfully captured the attention of many pilots. Pilots have tons of questions. We have some answers. Everyone has a lot to … Read More “Your MOSAIC Study Guide”
Among the couple hundred readers who commented on my recent Mosaic article, several referenced private pilots who consider a sport pilot to be “unqualified.” I’ve heard … Read More “Aerolite 103 May Be the Top Seller Among True Ultralights”
The LEGO Group has produced numerous airplane and airport building sets over the decades, from crude, squared-off mini models comprising a handful of bricks to … Read More “LEGO Group Gets Aviation Fans’ Attention with Unveiling of Concorde Set”
The STOL (short takeoff and landing) demonstration at EAA AirVenture Twilight Flight Fest, hosted at the Ultralight Field in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in late July, saw … Read More “STOL Enthusiasts Flocked to AirVenture”
Piper built thousands of L-4 “Grasshoppers” used as liaison and artillery spotters. Cessna’s T-41 trainer was a Skyhawk in military colors. Beechcraft has pressed a … Read More “Mooney’s Almost-Warbird Returns to the Texas Skies”
The aircraft passed off our right— not terribly close, as we saw it and avoided it with ease. But we had a mystery: Why didn’t … Read More “Garmin and ForeFlight Looking into ADS-B Challenges”
Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) said it has agreed to acquire the heads-up display, or HUD, assets of the Swedish aerospace and defense company Saab for use … Read More “Honeywell Acquires HUD Assets from Saab”