Fredericksburg TX has one of the best fly-In diners and hangar hotels for private pilots looking for a great place to relax. In the rolling hills of central Texas, you’ll find a friendly airport with...
The Nemeth Parasol was a Strange Aircraft That Actually Flew! Among the many general aviation aircraft in history, there are some wonderful and strange aircraft: creations revealing our desperate...
Taking a look at the unique Diamond DA20 Katana. History of the Diamond DA20 Katana Let’s start with a little history of this bird, shall we? Produced by Austrian aircraft manufacturer Diamond...
Flying to Volos Airport and Pelion, the Mountain of the Centaurs, can be an incredible experience for private pilots. It seems that ancient Greek mythology has always had a wide fan base. Maybe it is...
When it was over, I became a pilot. I may have been licensed before but not until then did I catch the “disease.” It’s called a ghetto heater. A small electric or ceramic space heater, one you might...
Bizarre Aircraft: the Lippisch Aerodyne Men have been exploring the skies for far longer than most of us realize. In fact, the first known record of personal flight was the English Benedictine monk...
Mackay Bar airstrip, in central Idaho along the south bank of the main Salmon River, is an incredible backcountry getaway for pilots. The quintessential backcountry destination is a short, challenging...
All About the Cirrus SR22, from the history to a mechanic’s perspective on how the aircraft stacks up. “What we’re after is making aviation safer. We want our airplanes to be the safest...
Paros Island presents a great place to visit for private pilots. This last one has been a very long winter! As a Greek, I expect winters to be mild and pleasant, with many warm, sunny breaks, to enjoy...
