Sam Weigel

Up a creek and down a paddle: A Stinson trip to Alaska

There’s a lot to love in California, particularly for pilots and those who enjoy outdoor adventure.

When flying abroad, you have options to explore by air if you obtain the privilege.

A GA pilot and his flying pooch
enjoy the bachelor life for a bit
on some mountain airstrips in the Cascades.

When Dawn and I bought our previous airplane, a 1953 Piper Pacer, we vowed to fly it at least ten hours a month, and indeed we clocked some 220 hours over 18 months of ownership. This time around, I’ve only flown our Stinson 40 hours since buying it in August.

An introductory or discovery flight can offer a great experience for the student to assess whether flying is for them, and what training program will make the best fit.

What’s it like to go from the operating theater to the flight deck? We share the rest of the story, which we started last week in “V1 Rotate: Making the Switch,” as we join FLYING columnist Dick Karl as he explains to Sam Weigel how he made the transition from success as a cancer surgeon […]

Sam Weigel offers pros and cons about flow-throughs and what they could do for your career progression.

Opportunities to learn, network, and have fun make EAA’s AirVenture at Oshkosh a worthy destination for new or aspiring professional pilots.

Check out the debut of ‘V1 Rotate,’ a new digital series from a longtime friend of FLYING.