Neither event turned out exactly as expected. But the people who served, worked, fought, and died during World War II experienced a much more dangerous and uncertain world than the one we live in.
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Where there’s a will there’s a way
EAA Chapter 534 member chip in to restore a 1964 Cessna 150D in the hopes it will teach kids how to fly.
Want to build your own airport?
Tips and advice from pilots who have done the work to build their own grass runways.
A classy grassy aerodrome
Paul Griffin bought the 51 acres and opened the airport in 1979, just a few years after he took up flying.
Expert tips for flight planning
“Spend some time ahead of your departure preparing in case you don’t get the route you want.”
Video: Top 5 coolest airplanes
What are the coolest piston single-engine aircraft?
When seconds matter
Proving the strength of the competition, her performance was only bested by a miniscule .5 seconds by Steve Henry in a Just Aircraft Highlander, who showed the crowd the grit of a competitor looking to win.
Video: That first preflight after maintenance
A significant number of GA fatalities could be avoided if pilots conducted more thorough preflight inspections after maintenance.
Seaplane flights highlight of kids Hope Week
“It was a privilege to be a part of bringing a little joy and happiness to these kids.”