Air Facts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

About 30 miles out I called Approach Control, told ’em I was VFR and squawking 0600. I figured I’d stay up there and by the time I got to Wichita the bases would be pretty good and if the stuff was still solid I’d get Approach Control and set up an instrument approach. as I remember, which was LAX approach.

Weather 75

Weather Airplanes Lift Pilot 75

Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

You may lust after a vintage Beech Staggerwing , but a radial-engine tail-wheel airplane with unique quirks will need to be approached with a careful transition. Beech’s best four-seater value is the straight-tail F33A, produced through 1994. In a more practical sense, make sure you’re able to safely fly your dream aircraft.

Airplanes 52

Airplanes Knot Annual Inspection Tail 52

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

According to CAA documents, the aircraft was modified with a 300hp engine and a Hamilton-Standard propeller, underwent weight-and-balance checks and an annual inspection. After the war, the aircraft passed through a few more owners, such as North Country Airways of Saranock Lake, NY before being acquired by Jack Baird of Marshall, MI.

Firewall 98

Firewall Airplanes Hangar Tail 98