The Tenth High Sierra Fly-In Lights That Candle
This slideshow shows the 10th fly-in that took 11 years to happen was worth the wait.
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The Big Sky Theory Of Traffic Avoidance
The idea that we’re protected from midairs by vast oceans of sky seems to make sense. But does it stand up to scrutiny?
Five Weird Airplanes That Were Surprisingly Popular
Sometimes an oddball design fulfills the needs of customers who are more interested in utility than beauty.
A Flight To Saint Thomas Turns Sour
Was a pleasant finish to the trip just too much to ask? Yup.
A Bad Weather Report Leads To A Fatal Crash On A Snowy Flight
A visual flight rules-only pilot diverted to an airport reporting good VFR visibility. The info was dead wrong.
Alberto Santos-Dumont: Pioneering Brazilian Pilot And Builder
This Incredible Pilot has a powerful claim as the first to fly. Learn more about his story.
How Much Flying Stuff Pays/Costs
Some things are a great value. Other things, not so much!
The Two Missing Planes That Helped Create The Bermuda Triangle
The disappearance of a British Airways Avro Mark IV was the second of two vanishing airliners. Are we any closer to knowing what happened today?
No Red Line: The Tragic Crash Of A Mustang II in Georgia
The pilot was one-half of the Twin Tigers airshow team. The passenger was his partner’s 13-year-old son.
Dealing With An Over-Fueled Airplane
Topping tanks is standard practice for many small plane owners, but with bigger aircraft, full fuel can cause real headaches, as it did on this flight.
