A Thoughtful Lifestyle Choice At the most distant edge of the runway, where firm pavement gives way to open sky, a different kind of neighborhood is taking shape. Fly-in communities are no longer a novelty tucked away for a small group of aviation enthusiasts. They ...
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Powered flight advanced a lot between the years of 1903 and 1927. In 1903, Orville Wright flew the first powered airplane for 12 seconds at Kill Devil Hills in North Carolina. In 1919, the first nonstop transatlantic flight occurred. In 1927, the first solo transatlantic ...
Have you ever heard of the Alaska Milk Run? The name is historic, harkening back to the 1930s when bush pilots flew essential goods to the far-flung mining camps, outposts, and settlements across Alaska. One of those early bush pilots was Linious “Mac” McGee, who, ...
Are you looking for a wine country vacation that’s off the beaten path? If you are, you might enjoy a vacation in Willamette Valley, Oregon. The area is known for its family-owned wineries and amazing hospitality. Let’s take a look at what makes this area ...
Discover the Felts Field Sky Queens JULY 2025 Safety First Within the classic cockpit of a sleek Piper Cherokee 235, affectionately called the Balvenie, the Felts Field Sky Queens do a preflight prior to takeoff, all with precision and a sense of calm. The checklist ...
Are you looking for a great couples’ vacation where you can fly in, stay for a few days, and enjoy some local wine in a beautiful location? If you are, you might want to consider flying into the Halter Ranch in Paso Robles, CA. The ...
Optimized Hangar Designs for Aviation’s Future Safely and Securely Store Aircraft The West Coast of the United States, as with the rest of the country, is experiencing a steadily growing demand for aircraft hangar space. That said, there are new advances and new technologies that ...
Heavy Lift Prowess and Firefighting Excellence The legendary four-engine Martin Mars fixed-wing seaplane, originally conceived and manufactured in the later part of the 1940s, reserves a unique place in aviation history. The aircraft was inspired and created by the Martin Aircraft Company, later named Lockheed ...
Why Aviators are Choosing Skyland Airpark Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Willow, Alaska, is a small yet highly active community found nestled just 70 miles to the north of Anchorage. It is a place that delivers a peaceful, rural way of life surrounded by natural ...
Silver Maple Aviation Scores Again! An Innovative Project with a Quick Turn-Around Time When it comes to hanger design and construction, wood may be the new steel. It is possible if you consider the newest timber-made hangar and runway project completed in British Columbia, Canada. ...