Rachel Skirvin and Sarah Roark didn’t start their working lives in aviation, but made bold pivots once they found their passion. Their journeys prove aviation can be a second career — even for those from entirely different fields.
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Larry Elliott’s Flying Zebra
It’s not often you see a zebra in Texas. It’s even more rare to see one flying — unless you live near Cleveland, Texas.
The ultimate tie-down test: Which knot will keep your airplane secure?
Starting an impassioned conversation among a group of pilots isn’t too difficult. Just ask about a known controversial topic, toss it out into a group of pilots standing around, then just sit down and listen. One of my favorites to debate: What is the best knot to tie down your aircraft?
Homeschool aviation program takes off at KAPA
A Colorado homeschool program’s aviation program has been recognized by Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, which has partnered with the program. The two are working together to promote aviation and offer flight training to homeschooled high school students.
Check it out: Tips to transition to a new airplane
Prepare yourself to transition to a high-performance plane with a glass cockpit.
S.C. Breakfast Club returns to KMAO
Approximately 25 aircraft and more than 60 individuals turned out for the Feb. 23 pancake and sausage breakfast organized by KMAO Airport Director Charles Taylor and KMAO pilots and friends of the airport.
Pizza and planes
What’s the best way to get kids excited about aviation? Combine pizza and planes, like they do at EAA Chapter 534 at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Florida.
Taking a vacation to improve my flying
While many of the advantages of accelerated training may appeal to someone who is busy, or has an aviation career in view, it offers tremendous value even to recreational pilots who desire a high level of training and can set aside the time to immerse themselves in the curriculum.
Scenes from the Buckeye Air Fair
The 2025 Buckeye Air Fair, held Feb. 14-16, 2025, at Buckeye Municipal Airport (KBXK) in Arizona, featured air shows, vintage and military aircraft, and much more.