While 2023 signaled the last time championship air racing would take place in Reno, Nevada, the organizing body—Reno Air Racing Association (RARA)—has said it would … Read More “Future of Air Racing: Reno Replacement Selection Narrows”
AvWeb and Firecrown are launching a new show called Inside Aviation. The program will delve into the diverse world of aviation, exploring various aspects and … Read More “AvWeb, Firecrown Debut New Aviation Storytelling Show”
The underside of the wing catches the slanting morning light as I watch the world waking below. The limestone ridges light up first, leaving the … Read More “Old Aviator Tales”
Bad decisions are part of life. In every field, many have made some excruciatingly poor decisions. Our regrets to the publishers who turned down the … Read More “Scrubbing the Flight”
Oshkosh offers something for every pilot and more than any one person can see. I’ll mention this news briefly as I wish to pay respect … Read More “A New Lighter Side of Oshkosh”
The storyteller’s hands fly about, energetically reenacting a disaster aloft. “Wind was whipping all around, and the visibility went to zero! Honest to goodness, I … Read More “Words Aloft: Ashes Away”
The history of automotive-based powerplants in general aviation is not a great one. However, in the late 1980s, if anyone was determined to make it … Read More “This Incredible Plane: Mooney Porsche M20L PFM”
There are countless stories of heroics stemming from World War II. The “Greatest Generation” fought battles both in the Pacific and Europe. Many never came … Read More “This Incredible Pilot: Charles Carpenter”
Military service has always been a big part of my family’s heritage—and no doubt many others can relate. Learning more about the heroic and tragic … Read More “A War-Torn Tale”
The silence was deafening. On April 26, 2022, at approximately 11:12 a.m. ET, while in level VFR flight at 2,000 agl and cruising over the … Read More “I Do Declare”
