Inspire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A seemingly innocent question when put in context, “What is an airplane? A teacher who was a student pilot had […] The post Flying Blind first appeared on Hangar Flying. I hear them, and someone tried to explain it to me, but I don’t get it.” Augustine, Florida.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

However, there are many others out there that have worked hard to climb the warbird ladder and are primed to take the reigns as leaders in the warbird community and one such pilot is Johnny Mazza III, who is a third generation pilot and flies with the Military Aviation Museum (MAM) in Pungo, Virginia. ” Johnny related.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In the post-pandemic era, buyers of all aircraft types are united in one viewpoint—airplanes are darn expensive. The days of sub-$30,000 Cessna 172s and Piper Cubs are well behind us, and bargain hunters are forced to sharpen those pencils, do research, and seek out underappreciated types to get the most airplane for their money.

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AV Web

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

That’s fueling speculation on what the Oscar-winning actor and longtime pilot might have in store for the historic aircraft, which is the only civilian version of the aircraft left in operable shape. The airplane remains in Kansas City. 12 and all four R3350-42 engines (3250 horsepower each) were run successfully.

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Inspire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Dick Knapinski Pilots usually arent very fond of turbulence. This time, though, pilots will be eager to see it.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Good, honest bankers , brokers , and backers who have been through many airplane acquisitions before will know the ropes and can guide you through the rough spots. Many times, people have fallen in love with a certain airplane type early on and will rush out to buy it, any one of it, as soon as they’re able. Believe me, stuff happens.

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Plane and Pilot

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Buying an airplane for the first time is an exciting milestone for any pilot. From building time for pilot jobs to flying for fun, aircraft ownership can be a great lifestyle fit for pilots of all experience levels. Pilot gear Headsets Every pilot needs a good headset.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Founded in 1982 by two Transavia pilots, the all-volunteer Dutch Dakota Association (DDA) successfully operated DC-3s and even a DC-4 for several years, establishing itself as a leading reference for DC-3 operators in Europe. This tribute held special significance, as one of the DC-3 pilots was the father of the F-35 formation leader.

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Inspire

JULY 25, 2024

By Jim Roberts From the day the Aeronautical Corporation of America set up shop in 1928 at Lunken Airport in Cincinnati, until it closed the doors in 1951 in Middletown, Ohio, the company built thousands of personal light airplanes.

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Inspire

JULY 23, 2024

Army Air Corps found itself in dire need of a primary trainer for the thousands of pilots that would be required for the war effort. Two of the airplanes that competed for that primary trainer contract, […] The post Rare WAAAM Biplanes Highlight Training Command at AirVenture 2024 first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The post Winter Flying for Airplanes and Pilots first appeared on Hangar Flying. The flying season doesn’t have to end just because it’s getting a little chilly out.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

What happened is important, I think, because so many of us fly elderly GA airplanes with key-style ignition switches that may be faulty and not know it. READ MORE: There Was Just Something About Michael So, next time you fly and shut down near the hangar, throttle way back to idle and briefly turn the switch to “off” and then back to “both.”

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Inspire

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The post Model Airplanes Lead to a Pair of Pilots first appeared on Hangar Flying. More than a decade of work went into C.M. Shearer getting his certificate, and although he will turn 77 in October, he shows no signs of slowing down.

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 30, 2024

What stupid airplane antics have I recently participated in that would warrant the query? My name is Andrew, and I used to fly that airplane in the early 2000s. Its a great airplane. Both of us had neighbors who owned airplanes and took us flying when we were not yet teens. I find myself staring at the phone in disbelief.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

Each day, the team at Aircraft For Sale picks an airplane that catches our attention because it is unique, represents a good deal, or has other interesting qualities. You stand a pretty good chance of spotting a Stinson 108 at a vintage fly-in, on the ramp at a rural airport, or even peeking out of a neighbor’s hangar at your local field.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Army Air Corps used to recruit pilots during World War II. “I Jerry’s generosity will empower a new generation of learners, offering new and exciting ways to connect with history – to experience it up close, in a way that static airplanes just cannot provide,” Chetwynd added. The original hangars in Suffolk soon were full.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

This particular example has a remarkably low 1,345 hours on the airframe and has always been hangared. All signs indicate the airplane has been cared for in a thoughtful, meticulous manner. All signs indicate the airplane has been cared for in a thoughtful, meticulous manner. For more information, email info@flyingfinance.com.

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Army L-4 Grasshopper colors, this unique airplane was factory-built in 2007 as a light sport aircraft (LSA). This means it can be flown by sport pilots without an FAA medical certificate. This particular example is a two-owner airplane, hangared since new and looks the part.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 30, 2025

When shopping for a new airplane, particularly ones first airplane, its important to find a mechanically sound example for safety. With so many examples produced over several decades, docile handling characteristics, minimal fuel burn, and ample parts availability, certificated airplanes dont get much easier to own than the Cessna 150.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 26, 2024

I want it because I want to travel through time and I want to fly a difficult airplane and I want to feel the wind when I fly and I want people to look, to see, to know that glory still exists. By Zac Yates “I only know that I want that biplane. I want to be part of something big and glorious.”

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Air Facts

JUNE 5, 2024

A pilot’s path begins with a father’s influence Air Facts Journal Probably the most asked question a pilot gets is: “What got you interested in flying?” Often the response is something like, “My father (or mother) was a pilot, and I spent a lot of time around airplanes with him.” The hangar talk was different, too.

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AV Web

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) has responded to numerous requests from members for advice on how best to prepare an aircraft for surviving extreme weather, such as the hurricanes that are savaging the U.S. Check the Pilots Operating Handbook for best advice on whether to set the brakes or not.

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Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Showing off the aircraft that week was Bernie Vasquez, a consummate warbird pilot whose logbook is filled with the most epic warbird and classic aircraft in the world. Like so many pilots, Berine’s story started at the local airport. So, my mom would take me out there, and I’d just watch the airplanes….My

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Inspire

JANUARY 20, 2025

By Greg Alberti, EAA 1225585, EAA Chapter 196 Ray Aviation Scholar As an 18-year-old, recently minted private pilot, I have been flying airplanes for over half of my life. It has taught me that not everything will go your […] The post A Ray Scholars Flight Training Journey first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

This organization, composed of pilots, scientists, engineers, technicians, mechanics, and administrative professionals, has been and continues to be a leader in the field of advanced aeronautics. Located on the northwest edge of Rogers Dry Lake, the complex was originally centered around the administrative hangar building constructed in 1954.

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Air Facts

JUNE 3, 2024

Under the regulations current at the time, the Limited Commercial pilot’s license he held, authorized him to instruct when he had roughly 100 hours total time. My mother, born several years later, told me that he was taxiing an airplane with very poor visibility in a three-point with a man walking at the wingtip to offer guidance.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Frosty air combined with wet leaves blowing up against my hangar door signaled that this is the season for an owner-assisted annual for my humble Cessna 140. Neither of us saw or heard Chad come into the hangar but come in he did. Chad is a nice guy and a competent pilot. Whatever happened to the pilot shortage?

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

On this day, December 3, 1945, Lieutenant-Commander Eric Melrose “Winkle” Brown of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve and Chief Naval Test Pilot at the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) at Farnborough, made the first landing and takeoff of a jet-powered aircraft aboard an aircraft carrier at sea.

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Plane and Pilot

JULY 24, 2024

Getting stranded far from home with a broken airplane might be a pilot’s worst fear. Coming to Oshkosh for Airventure, many of us are flying well beyond our support network, and we’re doing so in airplanes that were handbuilt – whether in a factory or a basement – and many of these flying machines are older than we are.

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Vintage Aviation News

AUGUST 11, 2024

The arrival of the F-104D marks an exciting moment for the museum, enhancing its display of historic military aircraft and offering visitors a closer look at a piece of aviation history that played a crucial role in training pilots during the Cold War era. We’re excited to add this airplane to our inventory.”

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Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 13, 2024

If that doesnt satisfy the need for fun, the seller also points out that the airplane is aerobatic , provided no negative-G maneuvers are conducted. You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance and quickly calculate your monthly payment using the airplane finance calculator.

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iPad Pilot News

JULY 2, 2024

Start planning your Oshkosh experience with the 2024 AirVenture app iPad Pilot News The world’s largest airshow starts in a few weeks in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with over 10,000 airplanes descending on Wittman Airport for a week of flying demonstrations, new product announcements and plenty of hands-on learning.

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Vintage Aviation News

JULY 6, 2024

” Proudly wearing his khaki pilot’s shirt and helmet to look the part on airshow day, Clay Hammond (aged 7 or 8) stands in front of the collection’s Curtiss Jenny. ” With this background it’s not surprising Hammond became an ORA pilot and has flown many of the aircraft in this unique collection.

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Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 17, 2024

While the interior and exterior paint show wear, the logbooks are complete, and the airplane has been hangared since 1998 and owned by the same owner. You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance and quickly calculate your monthly payment using the airplane finance calculator.

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Inspire

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

The cost of getting into flying has always been important to those dreaming of becoming a pilot. One strategy for would-be sport pilots is to take flight training in their own aircraft. The post Learn to Fly in Your Own Airplane first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Vintage Aviation News

JUNE 15, 2024

uilt between the dawn of powered flight and 1970 will take place July 22-26 adjacent to the Vintage Hangar. Three pilots will be interviewed each day with their unique aircraft. This year’s headline presentations will focus on antique and classic aircraft from the 1920s to the 1940s and is open to all attending AirVenture.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Pounding on the airplane to loosen ice was forbidden. We didn’t have a heated hangar, but our chief instructor pointed out that, if we did, melted water could collect in the control surfaces, waiting to refreeze once the plane left the hangar and put the control surfaces out of balance.

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