Taking Wing

Sam Weigel writes his final Taking Wing column for the magazine.

Women’s World Gliding Championships see share of frustrating weather and triumphant finishes.

Learning the ropes at the women’s world championships in Czech Republic is quite the experience.

For those who took up professional flying in the past few years, we will have much in common in years to come.

It’s no longer just a blank canvas pole barn.

As an airline captain over 40, passing a two-day bout of continuing qualification simulator practice is required every six months.

This airline pilot has always nursed the secret conceit of being especially capable aviator—at least until recently.

This Stinson is a nice enough airplane that needs to be returned to the skies, preferably before it’s sold.

With biking, hiking, fishing, driving, paddling, one can never be bored in the 49th state.

Taking grandmothers on what will probably be their last earthly flights was a privilege.