It is rumored that the town of Telluride, Colorado, got its name in the 1800s from the phrase “to hell you ride,” alluding to the …
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New Feathers
You were proud once. And why not? All eyes were focused on your pride and joy while it rested comfortably …
A Golden Anniversary for King Schools
In 1974, amidst a backdrop of historical events, John and Martha King embarked on a journey that would shape the …
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1949 Piper PA-16 Clipper
Today’s Bargain Buy might be one of the most inexpensive and little-known ways to enjoy off-airport and …
Are Touch-and-Goes Good Practice?
In the early 1960s, I was on the ramp at Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ) in St. Joseph, Missouri, when I …
Hartzell Propeller Acquires WhirlWind Propellers, Diversifying Product Line
Hartzell Propeller announced on Wednesday its acquisition of WhirlWind Propellers Corporation’s assets, marking a significant expansion into the light …
Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1946 Ercoupe 415D
Today’s Top Pick provides a unique combination of vintage charm and economical operating costs – a 1946 Ercoupe 415D. Designed …
Sketches of Adventure
I thought I was prepared for my first EAA AirVenture experience in Wisconsin.
By mid-July, I had a dance …
A New Lighter Side of Oshkosh
Oshkosh offers something for every pilot and more than any one person can see.
I’ll mention this news briefly …
In Defense of Young Instructors
During any gathering of older pilots, often including a few non-practicing certified flight instructors, the current state of pilot …
Flying to the End of Cape Cod
My conflicted relationship with Cape Cod dates to the 1970s when my family spent a series of summer vacations there …