While searching for aviation videos on YouTube, I stumbled upon rare, grainy footage of the Wright Military Flyer from a 1909 test flight. The six-minute video is testament to just how far we’ve come since those days.
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Homebuilt Texas Spirit: The TexZens Take Over Ranger Airfield
The TexZens, a Facebook group for Zenith homebuilt aircraft owners in Texas, recently hosted its inaugural fly-in at the historic Ranger Airfield. From barrel racing to short-field landing competitions, this perfect blend of modern experimental aviation and timeless grass-strip charm proved that the TexZen community is here to stay.
Pistons and Props
Classic cars and classic airplanes are an unbeatable combination. Park them together on the fairway-smooth turf at Triple Tree Aerodrome (SC00) in South Carolina, and you have a world class event.
A Lifetime Of Flying
At 88 years old, South Carolina aviator Steve Hawley is still living his childhood dream. With over seven decades in the cockpit, he maintains, flies, and restores vintage airplanes. He’s now working on his 29th restoration.
First Ditch: A Pleasing Plethora of Planes and People
A record-breaking number of airplanes flew in to Le Sueur Municipal Airport in Minnesota for Marginal Aviation’s 2026 First Ditch Fly-In.
Telling The Story of Risk
An application for aviation insurance is far more than a request for a quote. It is the story of the potential risk. It includes facts such as pilot experience, ratings, recurrent training, aircraft type, intended use, claims history, operating territory, and dozens of other details that help an underwriter determine whether the account fits within their particular appetite for risk.
Finding Young Pilots to Fly Old Airplanes
At the 2026 Bradford Field Spring Fly-In, a remarkable collection of rare and vintage aircraft took to the skies. The Bradford’s mission is to invite a new generation of young, passionate pilots to take the controls of these classic airplanes.
Celebrating the Swift’s 80th Anniversary in the Lone Star State
Aviation enthusiasts gathered in Granbury, Texas, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the iconic Globe Swift.
Gunfighter Skies: A Flag-Waving Start to Air Show Season in Idaho
The 2026 Idaho air show season officially kicked off at Mountain Home Air Force Base with the patriotic Gunfighter Skies air show.