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William Langewiesche, Acclaimed Journalist and Pilot, Dies at 70

Son of ‘Stick and Rudder’ author leaves lasting legacy in aviation and investigative writing.

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William Langewiesche, professional pilot, journalist, and author of nine books, died on June 15, 2025. He was 70.

He wrote for many publications, including a stint at FLYING Magazine in the late 1970s.

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