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APRIL 25, 2025

Sun 'n' Fun 2006 marked the airshow debut of the F-22 Raptor with its jaw-dropping vectored thrust capabilities. John Mohr demonstrated unnatural mastery of his Stearman, performing feats that left Dave -- my mentor and Stearman pilot -- utterly flabbergasted. That pilot was Rob Holland. He listened more than he spoke.

Thrust 52

Thrust Ferry Flight Pilot Rudder 52

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 18, 2024

When training is complete, the students are assigned to their flight crews and given safety briefs before loading aboard Ye Olde Pub. Warbird pilots Mike Oliver and Doug Griffin start the engines after first pre-oiling and priming each engine, setting the mixtures to idle-cutoff and the magnetos off. Only three more to go. Former U.S.

Airplanes 105

Airplanes Descent Pilot Weather 105

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Special before being tragically lost on March 30, 1945 with pilot 2nd Lt. On July 25, 1944, Darbois took this Bf 109G-6 (Werknummer 160756 ‘Yellow 4’ of Jagdgeschwader 4) on a formation ferry flight over northern Italy. being s/n 44-14771, which was later renamed Webster St. John Matula.

Hangar 116

Hangar Torque Ferry Flight Pilot 116