Adventures & More

Steve Lagergren of Litchfield, Minnesota, got the surprise of his life this week. While flying his experimental Van’s RV-7 he took delivery of a brand new airplane — a fully restored 1963 Beechcraft Debonair that was a gift from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. AOPA’s president Mark Baker and AOPA Pilot editor at large […]

They say you never forget your first love, and for those of us who fly, there’s usually that one special airplane that first grabbed hold of us and seared itself into our memory like no other. With the countless different types of airplanes that have emerged since the dawn of flight, those first favorites can […]

Pilots and industry leaders are anticipating the Flying Aviation Expo, a one-of-a-kind fly-in that kicks off Oct. 31 in beautiful Palm Springs, California. The premiere event will bring together aviation enthusiasts from around the world for a weekend filled with airplanes galore, the latest in aviation tech, nonstop educational events and much more. The expo […]

We bought ice and Styrofoam chests at a Family Dollar store after leaving the Bourgeois Meat Market in Thibodaux, Louisiana, and packed them with crawfish boudin (sausage), headcheese and beef jerky. The boudin and headcheese (sounds gross but this stuff is a scrumptious pâté kind of thing) would be OK for a long time but […]

(August 2014) Time is running short, so I’m going to get straight to the point: If you’re a pilot or aviation enthusiast and you’ve never been to Oshkosh for EAA’s annual fly-in and shindig, you need to go. It runs July 28 through Aug. 3 this year, so depending on when the postman delivers this […]

When we launched our “Flying Is…” video contest, sponsored by Garmin, we knew we’d be in for some great flying footage and some amazing aerial views. And you didn’t disappoint. Throughout the contest we’ve received incredible videos showcasing the power of aviation to take individuals to new heights, both literally and figuratively. These videos capture […]

If you missed your chance to register for the Flying Aviation Expo in Palm Springs, California, this fall (and enter for a chance to win a Bose A20 headset), you’re in luck. We’re extending the early bird registration deadline to September 14. Tickets for the show, planned for October 31 to November 2 at the […]

Couldn’t make it to AirVenture this year? No problem. Flying was on site, bringing all the breaking show news, photos and video to you. Among the highlights, AirVenture 2014 featured the first-ever appearance by the Air Force Thunderbirds, along with the ever-popular night airshows and moving tributes to EAA founder Paul Poberezny, who passed away […]

The view is from on high. It is hard to believe you are even moving. The engines are so far behind you that they produce but a whisper. Richard Rolland sits to my right in the FO’s seat, flicking a few switches and acting all the while as if I’m doing the flying. We’re in […]

How my confreres come up with ideas for their columns I have no idea, but the process is probably more studied and logical than mine. This may seem oblique, but I’ve been thinking about propellers since recently deciding it was time to quit talking and take action. So I presented myself at ­”Mother’s,” a tattoo […]