Taking Wing
A Leg-Stretching Jaunt to the Golden State
There’s a lot to love in California, particularly for pilots and those who enjoy outdoor adventure.
Love Affair: The Last Frontier Awaits
A lot goes into planning a flying and motorcycling adventure in Alaska.
Finding That Right Pilot Buddy to Bid With
Because we all know that flying is better among friends.
Part 2: Exploring New Zealand’s Grand Islands by Air
If you have the time and money, a flying tour of the country is a great adventure and a true bucket list experience.
On the ‘Bax’ Foot: A Lifelong Writer Tackles the Spoken Word
Quelling nerves over a rare public speaking engagement sparks memories of legendary FLYING writer Gordon Baxter.
Allure of International Flying Lies Across the Glittering Sea
If you guessed the primary draw of being an overseas airline pilot is those nice layovers, you’d be right.
Just Another Day in Airplane Heaven
FLYING contributor Sam Weigel gets settled into his new home, complete with a private grass airstrip, nestled near the Olympic Mountains.
A Flightless Bird Returns to the Skies
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.
