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How a General Aviator Inspired UFO Folklore

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General aviation pilot Kenneth Arnold is widely credited with being the inspiration for the modern era of UFO folklore after reporting the sighting of nine unidentified flying “saucers” in 1947. The post How a General Aviator Inspired UFO Folklore first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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441 Supports Airport Open House

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The airport hosts a yearly open house, inviting all and sundry to visit and view general aviation in action. One of the […] The post 441 Supports Airport Open House first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Six General Aviation Associations Release Industry Recommended Best Business Practices

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The post Six General Aviation Associations Release Industry Recommended Best Business Practices first appeared on Hangar Flying. ‘Know Before You Go’ helps GA pilots make informed decisions.

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Fulfilling my dream of becoming a pilot!

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It was on this day that I flew my first solo in a general aviation aircraft, a 1978 Cessna 152 (C-GMZW). first appeared on Hangar Flying. The VFR flight conditions were textbook perfect. I completed my solo at Pitt Meadows Regional Airport (CYPK) in the lower […] The post Fulfilling my dream of becoming a pilot!

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One Among a Hundred Things to Dream Of

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EAA member Jim Barnosky might be an airline captain by day, but his true passion is general aviation, particularly hot air ballooning. The post One Among a Hundred Things to Dream Of first appeared on Hangar Flying.

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Florida EAA Chapter 203 and AOPA Members Support GA Specialty License Plate

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A Support General Aviation license plate will soon be available for purchase in Florida because of the passionate efforts of three aviators with the support of their local EAA chapter and AOPA. Local Florida pilots Richard (Rick) Golightly, Dr. Ian S. Goldbaum, and Joseph M.

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Talk Like A Pirate Pilot

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Aviation is the Caribbean of the 1700s, and you are fish bait. 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. Think of our local general aviation airports as Pirate bases. They had been saying “Roger” when they meant “ok.”

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