Radial

The Norseman’s large fuselage and lifting capability make it well-suited for big family vacations.

Big, sturdy, and stable, the Stearman helped thousands of combat pilots earn their wings.

FLYING takes you on a must-do tour inside the iconic Hughes Flying Boat.

Big piston radial engines from the 1940s, ‘50s—and through today—require careful
attention during startup.

WHAT IF YOU COULD bring back the magic of the golden age of aviation without the hassle of oil leaks, crummy brakes, no electrical system and short-lived fabric covering? Wouldn’t that be heaven for a pilot? Well, that’s exactly what Waco Classic Aircraft does. It builds brand-new sport biplanes right out of the 1930s but […]

I have no history with hot air balloons, but plenty with Wacos since my father was an avid restorer of the antique airplanes. And I even had hopes of learning to fly my dad’s mainstay, Big Red. That was before he and two others in the airplane went down into Lake Apopka (I have yet […]