DAYTON, OHIO – As the United States approaches the 70th anniversary of its involvement in World War II, one of the most famous aircraft from that war – the B-17…
J.B. Van Hollen, Wisconsin Attorney General & GA Pilot
Interview by Dave Weiman I had the opportunity to sit down with Wisconsin Attorney General John Byron “J.B.” Van Hollen last fall for a bit of “hangar talk,” although the surroundings…
Park Rapids Avionics…. Two Brothers, One Team In Lake Country
by Dave Weiman PARK RAPIDS, MINNESOTA – The first thing that impressed me when I flew into Park Rapids Municipal Airport/ Konshok Field (PKD) recently to tour the facilities at…
406 ELTs – Taking The ‘Search’ Out of Search & Rescue
by Dave Weiman Believe me when I say, I share your concern with having to buy yet another gizmo that costs a grand or more – either because the manufacturer…
Stewart Systems Paint At Wicks
HIGHLAND, ILL. – Wicks Aircraft Supply is now offering the revolutionary new water-based paint developed by Stewart Systems for general aviation and homebuilt aircraft. Stewart products durably adhere to metal,…
“Just Plug It In”
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. – Tanis Aircraft Products has released a new video called “Tanis –Helicopter Preheat – Just Plug It In,” which outlines the safety benefits, functionality and features of…
Swift Enterprises’ Fuel Tested In Radial Engine
GRANGEVILLE, IDAHO – More than 100 gallons of Swift Enterprises’ 100SF, powered an unmodified Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine during three days of testing conducted at Anderson Aeromotive…
10 Planes To Miminiska
by Dave Weiman Seven years ago when my neighbor and I started flying to Canada, we were hopeful that such a trip would interest others. To be successful, we felt…
Matt Younkin’s Twin Beech Routine… An Air Show Act You Can Hear & See!
by Dave Weiman Oftentimes, when a really good air show pilot performs, he/she tries to get as low as possible, thinking that is what the crowd wants. But what the…
Appreciating What We’ve Got
by Craig Fuller President & CEO Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association It’s that time of the year when we take stock of the things we’re grateful for, consider the achievements…