Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 4, 2022

Most people do not understand that there are different types of pilot licenses or different levels of flying. This article should help you figure out which area or goal you should shoot for it you are just starting to explore that journey. Pilot License Types: These are the different types of pilot licenses that you can get. Everyone starts as a private pilot so that is where we will start Private Pilot license Commercial pilot license Instrument rating Multi engine rating Certified flight instr

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AUGUST 3, 2022

Beginning in the 1980s, Larry Huber, EAA 285890, started helping out as a flightline volunteer in the Vintage area at EAA Oshkosh. Currently, he’s the vice chairman of showplane aircraft and camper registration, helping to coordinate and assist arriving pilots. The post Volunteer Spotlight — Larry Huber first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

AUGUST 3, 2022

In a recent column for EAA Sport Aviation, contributor Lisa Turner discusses what to be aware of when considering making changes to your aircraft. The post Changing Things: Top Traps first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

AUGUST 3, 2022

Father Mike Rath, of Spearfish, South Dakota, flew his Waco Classic biplane into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on Saturday, alongside with his two sons flying a Cessna 140, piloted by 17-year-old Josh. The post Side by Side first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JULY 30, 2022

Harley Milne arrived in Oshkosh on Sunday after a grueling seven days paramotoring from Sonoma, California, to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The post Paramotor Power first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JULY 30, 2022

During World War II, more than 30,000 of the Luftwaffe’s iconic fighter were built. Despite those staggering numbers, few remain in flying condition. The post Rare German Fighters Pay Visit to Warbirds first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JULY 30, 2022

Just off the shores of Lake Winnebago in a secluded bay is another part of the fly-in convention that many don’t know about or bother to see: the EAA Seaplane Base. The post Seaplane Base Is EAA’s Best-Kept Secret first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JULY 30, 2022

In the constellation of single-engine aircraft built by the Lockheed Corporation between 1927 and 1934 (Vega, AirExpress, Sirius, Orion, and Altair), most were wood. But Lockheed built thirteen metal airframes: Ten Vega and three Altair. Today, seven of the original metal birds remain. The post A Fitting Tale first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Inspire

JULY 30, 2022

It’s hard to meet a stranger in Camp Scholler. At best, the person you say hello to is just a new friend you’re just getting to know, all here for the same reason — the all-encompassing aviation experience that is AirVenture! The post The Camp Scholler Experience first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 40

Inspire

JULY 30, 2022

Walter Bowe of Sonoma, California is not your garden variety aircraft collector. The post Vintage Valedictorian first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 40

Inspire

JULY 31, 2022

North America’s only flying Lysander visits Oshkosh The post Tin Lizzie first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Hangar 40

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AUGUST 1, 2022

A special trip from Florida to Canada for one Air Canada Rouge pilot. The post A Ride Home first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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