Flying Staff

Look up into the skies above Florida’s Spruce Creek Fly-In and you might be treated to a real blast from the past. Pilot Tim Plunkett took his Fokker Dr.I out for an aerial photoshoot over the weekend, resulting in the shots below. Photographer Gary Rosier took these photos of the World War I fighter replica […]

From time to time, it’s inevitable that you will come across instrument approaches that, for one reason or another, are unusual. It may be an approach type, such as an RNP SAAAR procedure that requires specialized crew training, or it could be an otherwise plain-vanilla-looking approach with some unusual element that requires extra consideration. Have […]

At AirVenture 2016 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Flying executive editor Pia Bergqvist had a chance to experience a brand-new aerobatic airplane named the GameBird GB1, produced by Bentonville, Arkansas-based Game Composites. The GB1 is designed for versatility, with a 303 hp Lycoming engine spinning a four-bladed MT-Propeller prop, a range of up to 1,000 nm and […]

EAA AirVenture 2016 didn’t disappoint, drawing the airshow performers, historic airplanes, industry exhibiters and crowds for which Oshkosh is known. Here are some of the highlights from the weeklong event at Wittman Regional Airport.

Moody skies and the occasional downpour weren’t enough to dampen the spirits of AirVenture 2016 attendees Thursday. Highlights included military and warbird demonstrations and a performance by Red Bull Air Race champion Kirby Chambliss in his Red Bull Edge 540.

A day at Oshkosh wouldn’t be complete without witnessing the stunning aerobatic routines and fly-overs of some of notable airplanes of all types and time periods. Check out photos from some of the thrilling aerobatic performances on display Wednesday at AirVenture 2016, as well as shots from the stunning night demonstrations and fireworks.

The inaugural Epic Odyssey World Tour took six Epic LT aircraft on a 21-day flight around the world, stopping in 21 cities, crossing two oceans and three continents, and logging 16,405 nautical miles within 51.5 flight hours before concluding where it began in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The team was made up of Epic aircraft owners and […]

We all know nothing compares to being there in person to witness the stunning display of pilot skills during an aerobatic performance, but here’s a unique view you won’t get even if you’re on the ground at Oshkosh. Airshow pilot Matt Chapman took to the skies Monday, the first day of AirVenture 2016, and he […]

Cessna T210K Boise, Idaho/Injuries: 1 Uninjured The pilot reported that he departed on a time-sensitive cargo flight with about 30 gallons of fuel in each tank. The flight was uneventful until the airplane was about 650 feet above ground level and about 2 miles from the destination airport when the engine experienced a total loss […]

The following is an excerpt from official NTSB summaries of general aviation accidents in the United States. NTSB investigators either traveled in support of this investigation or conducted a significant amount of investigative work without any travel, and used data obtained from various sources to prepare this aircraft accident report. Piper PA-32 Cuba, Missouri/Injuries: 1 […]