Let It Roll
Air show pilot Patty Wagstaff won the U.S. National Aerobatic Championships three times and is a six-time member of the U.S. Aerobatic Team. She’s a flight instructor, and after three years of flying an OV-10 Bronco for Cal Fire as an Air Attack pilot during fire season, she is back to full time airshow flying, consulting, coaching, and instructing aerobatics. Patty also runs Patty Wagstaff Aerobatic School based at Southeast Aero, the U.S. dealer for the Extra Aircraft, in St. Augustine.
Flying the Gobi Desert Airshow
An aerial exhibition in Inner Mongolia offers a reminder that people everywhere like watching cool planes fly upside down.
Go-Arounds Are Not Shameful!
Knowing when to give it another try is a key to avoiding a big safety risk.
Seeing OSH Through The Eyes Of A Newbie
For an old hand at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, there’s a secret to making the experience even more special.
The Beautiful Solitude of Flying
Figuring out how to pass the time before your next trip in a day or two at an unfamiliar airport takes practice.
The Evolution Of Aviation Fashion
There’s more than one kind of runway when it comes to high style.
Pilots Must Compartmentalize While In The Air
Focus on only what matters, even if other things matter too.
Corny Aviation Sayings: Your Ticket To Success?
When you’re looking for a dose of self-confidence, sometimes the clichés are on the money
