[sc:Top-of-Post ] In the spirit of the article published here today on formation flying, I thought I would share this simple video with you. It was a mid-day flight and rough down low so forgive the camera shake. The video was shot at Port Columbus (KCMH) in Columbus, Oh. Rick was flying lead in his…
[sc:Top-of-Post ] Complacency: The Silent Killer Let’s face facts, flying can be risky. In spite of statistics that say flying is safer than driving – which are arguable, there are elements of flying that are swiftly unforgiving. We have done well in recent decades to enhance accident rates in general aviation, but one theme remains;…
[sc:Top-of-Post ] Are experimental airplanes really that “experimental?” Editorial This article may seemed biased toward experimental airplanes, but I want to provide some perspective for folks that have otherwise never considered an experimental as a viable option. For the record, I am not anti-Cessna or Piper. I love all airplanes! One of the things that…
[sc:Top-of-Post ] My 8 year old daughter Mary, goes flying with her dad! Although the RV-8 has been flying for over a year, my two daughters have not been up in it yet – seems mom is more than a bit nervous about them flying. Well yesterday the opportunity presented itself for Mary and she…
[sc:Top-of-Post ] October 11, 2012 For Immediate Release: FLY AWAY IN AN S-LSA RV-12! Van’s Aircraft, Inc. is pleased to announce a new program to build completed, fly-away, RV-12s. Better yet, Van’s has a working agreement with Synergy Air of Eugene, OR to manufacture the airplanes in the U.S.A. Nearly 200 kit-built RV-12s have been…
[sc:Top-of-Post ] Editors Note: As a native of Oklahoma, I have been excitedly watching the progress of this fascinating project coming out of Tulsa. I can’t wait to see it fly! By D.R. STEWART World Staff Writer In June 1940, as Ettore Bugatti and Louis de Monge were preparing to roll out their technologically advanced…
[sc:Top-of-Post ] My Bücker Jungster I Dateline Spring of 1992 Having my first taste of ownership with the Ercoupe, I set a goal to have some kind of aerobatic mount to go with my 1/4 share of the ‘coupe. The good news, I didn’t need much, just something single-seat to do aerobatics. The bad news is…
[sc:Top-of-Post ] Sunday Sortie Due to my annual inspection and vacation, post-Oshkosh flying has been minimal at best. My usual ritual of once-a-week sorties all but dried up. Looking to correct this issue, and with perfect fall flying weather at my disposal, I got organized and set aside firm plans to fly Sunday (Sept 30th)….
[sc:Top-of-Post ] The Fokker Triplane: My Secret Obsession Ok I have a confession. I’m in love with another airplane besides my darling RV-8 and I’m not entirely sure what to do about it. It started innocently and impulsively. I was strolling through Kitplanes and came across a company selling plans for a full scale Fokker Triplane….thus my…
[sc:Top-of-Post ] AOPA did a little video on the new Vans RV-14. [sc:Before-Sponsor ] [sc:VisitSponsor ] [sc:After-Sponsor ] [sc:Subscribe ] [sc:Bottom-of-Post ]