With the first real snowfall of the year, the gang at KPEA took advantage with a day of ski plane flying.
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Creating a legacy of flight
As I look at the fabric of this flight suit that I am wearing, the threads woven into the colorful patches, I am reminded of the fabric of this life. I see countless threads woven together: My own father’s love of aviation and the sight of his Air Force flight suit, just like mine, and the almost identical flight suit of the naval aviator my son has become.
The NCAA of aviation
Collegiate competition and aviation is combined in a perfect blend: The National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) annual competitions.
The Wizardry of Oz
A cooperative effort between private airstrip owners in Arkansas and the Recreational Aviation Foundation has created FLY OZ, designed to make backcountry recreational flying more accessible to pilots.
Juli earns her wings: A story of determination and a little serendipity
Juggling two jobs and college classes, Juli Martinez has earned her dream to fly.
Video: Last landing of the Philippine Mars
Fred notes: “Decades in the making! Last landing of Philippine Mars, the huge Martin JRM flying boat headed for the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona. The Mars landed on Lake Pleasant, north of Phoenix, on Feb. 10, 2025. It was escorted by a number of aircraft, including the PB4Y-2 Privateer from Casa Grande, Arizona. The Mars will be disassembled as needed for highway transport to the Pima museum.”
The Renaissance pilot of Texas
Andrea McGilvray took a winding road to a life in aviation, from cooking to electrician’s apprentice to selling real estate, but she finally find her home in the sky.
Fly Like A Local
“The app is designed to help pilots when they need it most,” says creator Les Vancil. “Fly Like A Local gives pilots access to a local contact when things go wrong or when they need local information.”
Volunteer GA pilots fly endangered gray wolves to Colorado for release
The mission, completed over three flights by volunteer pilots in a Pilatus PC-12, ensured the safe transport of the wolves and their handlers, according to Lighthawk officials. Upon arriving in Colorado, the wolves were transferred by Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff for their reintroduction into the wild.