Chess In the Air

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A little later than planned, here’s a review of my progress against the soaring goals I had set myself for 2022. Overall, I am pleased with my continued progress. My 2022 Soaring Flights – the map shows the flights during the 2022 OLC season. Not shown are my three flights from Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban in Provence, France where I did not have a suitable flight logger.

Lift 52

Lift Pilot Approach 52

Inspire

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

EAA member Brandon Ross Abel remembers his great-uncle — an aircraft designer and cargo pilot who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. The post Orin Welch and the China National Aviation Corporation first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Cargo 40

Cargo Hangar Pilot 40

Inspire

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This time on The Green Dot, hosts Hal and Tom are joined by Dr. Jennifer Levasseur, museum curator of the space history department at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The post EAA’s The Green Dot — National Air and Space Museum Curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar 40

Inspire

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Joe Varkoly, Basler Turbo Conversions president, will speak about the process of converting World War II-era DC-3s and C-47s into modern, turbine-powered BT-67s on Thursday, February 16, at 7 p.m. as part of the EAA Aviation Museum Aviation Adventure Speaker Series. The post Basler Turbo President to Present at Museum Speaker Series first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar 40

Inspire

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses some of the common reasons you might have trouble starting your aircraft. The post Getting a Start first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar 40

Inspire

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In July, Jerry Burke, EAA 365400, was honored with the Volunteer of the Year award. Though Jerry technically only started volunteering in 2007, he’s been working with EAA for much longer. The post Volunteer Spotlight — Jerry Burke first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar 40

Inspire

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Bits and Pieces contributor John Wyman discusses ultralights and their pros and cons in his latest piece. The post Ruffled Feathers: Ultralights — What’s Their Mission? first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar 40

Inspire

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Learning more about a World War II veteran and Canadian aviation icon. The post Ed Batchelor — A Legend You May Not Have Heard About first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar 40

Inspire

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Natalie Miles, EAA 1478672, provides another update on her journey through United Airlines’ Aviate Academy. The post My First Solo first appeared on Hangar Flying.

Hangar 40

Hangar Airlines Airline 40