Search Results for: DC-3

MPS offers free time in its Douglas DC-3 flight sim for pilots training for the event.

One summer long ago and far away, I worked as a line boy at the local airport. The job isn’t called that anymore, but it involved fueling based and transient aircraft. We had two installed pumps dispensing avgas and two trucks. One truck pumped both blue gas (100/130 octane, $0.49 a gallon) and red gas […]

New app offers reviews and information like ‘Yelp for airports.’

Airports, even ones in urban landscapes like LaGuardia, may light a passion for flying.

On the occasion of its 75th anniversary, we give an overview of the history of the USAF and its predecessors.

As a child, I thought Christmas Eve was hands-down the most magical time of the year, but December 24, 2021, was over the top. That morning I became a “real” private pilot…nine months since the revocation of all my certificates and ratings. Though I could pursue getting all of them back, at this time in […]

A tribute to the role played by the DC-3 and variants in World War II continues to inspire interest in the classic airplane.

Come along as we share all the sights of opening day at the world’s biggest aviation party.

I grew up right down the street from Cape Cod Airfield (2B1), in Marstons Mills, Mass. To me, the airport feels like the embodiment of some of the best qualities of general aviation. The airport is extremely accessible, with picnic tables right in front to watch the activity. There is flight training, banner towing, skydiving and […]

A classic wartime twin turns into an executive transport—and a challenge for pilots.