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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Airline Geeks

MARCH 26, 2025

As an airline pilot, the skys the limit when you have your own set of wings waiting in the hangar. So, why not explore the possibilities?

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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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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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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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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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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 27, 2025

I have lived 45 minutes south of the worlds busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL)and the dozen grass and paved strips that pilots flock to when they arent flying for their day jobssince I was 4 years old. Although several pilots seek out airpark homes, thats not how the story goes for the Hubner bunch.

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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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Inspire

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Sitting at the picnic table and observing airport activity, I’d swear at least 50 percent of the pilots mistreat their aircraft. We have […] The post Are You an Airplane Hack or a Smooth Operator? first appeared on Hangar Flying. What do I mean by this?

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AV Web

MARCH 31, 2025

The next generation of the Cirrus IQ and a new premium IQ Pro were announced Monday, on the eve of Sun ‘n Fun, and the company said the new version of the app will greatly enhance owner interaction in all aspects of the care and use of their airplanes.

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Pilot Institute

MARCH 28, 2025

Pilots avoid vortices by maintaining safe separation and adjusting flight paths. When the aircraft encounters a vortex and its strong enough to induce roll, the pilot counters it by using the ailerons against the roll and tries to fly out of the wake as soon as possible. How Are Wingtip Vortices Formed? Mass and inertia also matter.

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AV Web

JANUARY 19, 2025

Cold winds, low clouds, and scurfy ice accumulations on the few hangars there indicated that not only would the groundhog see his shadow on his official day, but he would probably find himself frozen with a coating of light rime ice on his fur. Tom is one of the lucky few around here who has an insulated and heated hangar.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

“I want to start a flight school that does not care about or teach any rules or FARs,” my friend Jeff said as he phlumped down in my favorite chair after taking a bottled water out of my hangar’s fridge. My hangar guest was a youngster—at least compared to me. It was very quiet in my hangar after I finished my sermon.

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AV Web

MAY 19, 2024

Our local flying club was having its yearly “Talk Like a Pilot Day” cookout at their hangar, and I was invited to give the keynote address. I was among a few dozen people who had spent their day talking like a pilot around clueless non-flyers. There is very little difference between pilots and pirates, matey, I said.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Airplanes come in all shapes and sizes, and the cost of owning and operating one can vary greatly. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or just curious about the costs associated with flight, this blog is a must-read. The cost of an airplane varies greatly depending on its size, capabilities, and intended use.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 15, 2025

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Planes of Fame Air Museum invites aviation enthusiasts and families to experience a special Hangar Talk and Flying Demo event, spotlighting the legendary de Havilland DH58 Mosquito. Following the flight, attendees can participate in a Q&A session with the aircraft pilot. It was delivered to No.19

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Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In addition to the flight demonstration, visitors can enjoy an exciting lineup of presentations as part of “Hangar Talk.” Photo Britt Dietz Following this introduction, pilot Chris Fahey will start the Klimov VK-1 turbojet engine in front of the crowd before taxiing the aircraft away. Museum members receive free entry.

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Vintage Aviation News

JANUARY 22, 2025

Even during his student days, however, Albree was fascinated with airplanes, often to the detriment of his academic studies, and he began to build his own designs. Born in Boston on February 3, 1888, Albree would graduate from Dartmouth College in 1912 after attending courses at Union College and Amherst College.

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Plane and Pilot

JANUARY 10, 2025

hours of single-pilot IFR spread over three days, most of it between 8,000 and 10,000 feet, dodging cumulus buildups. The Oshkosh trip reminded me that a full day in the air takes a toll on the human body and can have a significant impact on a pilots ability to make sound decisions. Our crew duty day is left to our good judgment.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Raiden, which became known to American pilots as the “Jack,” would see combat for the first time during the Battle of Philippine Sea flying out of airfields on Guam and Saipan, and would later fight American aircraft over the Philippines.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Luckily for many of these enthusiasts, there has been some interest in preserving the airplanes from this film, as we have covered with the Yanks Air Museum’s now successful effort to bring the PBY Catalina N9505C from Ephrata, WA to Chino, CA. View of the Museum of Mountain Flying’s hangar in Missoula (Museum of Mountain Flying)

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Air Facts

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Another reason to fly—Young Eagles Air Facts Journal Most Pilots do not need a reason to fly. The reason for most pilots does not matter. Shortly after earning my Private pilot certificate, I had a pilot friend who invited me to a local EAA chapter meeting. Some 30 years later I became a Private pilot.

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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 2, 2025

I had never heard of a Pierre Robin R2160 before, and why should I have known about an obscure GA airplane that only has eight (10, actually, but more on that later) examples in the U.S.? Its owned by Lee Smith, 69, who keeps it hangared at Long Island Airpark (NC26), in North Carolina. Lee Smith enjoys mentoring aspiring young pilots.

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Vintage Aviation News

MAY 26, 2024

A dedicated team of volunteer flight crew members, including pilots, flight engineers, and scanners, has ensured the safe operation of Doc on hundreds of sorties. Additionally, a larger group of volunteer maintenance and ground personnel work year-round in Doc’s hangar in Wichita, Kansas, to support the mission. Navy Blue Angels.

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Gary's Flight Journal

OCTOBER 30, 2024

When I arrived at the hangar It was pretty comfortable inside so I didn't bother to preheat. We enjoyed a good chat about airplanes and just spent time catching up. I was not a happy pilot but made my call going around and that I would step to the right/north. I made a nice landing and taxied for the hangar.

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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

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

It was this point that the idea of publicly demonstrating the P-82’s endurance by flying from Hawaii to New York nonstop was born, and two young test pilots of the USAAF’s Air Material Command stepped forward to make this flight possible. Ard stayed in the USAAF and also served at Wright Field as a test pilot.

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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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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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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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Plane and Pilot

MARCH 14, 2025

Reportedly always hangared with all logs, the seller reports that it has no hail damage, corrosion, or debonding of the airframe. You can arrange financing of the aircraft through FLYING Finance and quickly calculate your monthly payment using the airplane finance calculator. The bold exterior paint is rated at a 7 out of 10.

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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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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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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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