Blue Angels Return to Their Roots: F8F Bearcat
In 2009, the Horsemen Flight Team traded in their typical steeds of P-51 Mustangs for the round engines of the F8F Bearcat to honor the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The pilots, Jim Beasley, Ed Shipley, […]
Month: April 2018
Curtiss Pusher Test Flight
The first test flight at Fantasy of Flight of our reproduction Curtiss Pusher. Owner Kermit Weeks said, “Talk about a blast… this thing is a bit on the scary side for the moment as it […]
Teen Pilot Becomes Youngest to Fly Around the World
At an age when most kids are just learning how to drive, Matt Guthmiller was learning how to fly. At 19 years old, he became the youngest pilot to circumnavigate the globe, and he dis […]
If These Planes Could Talk
The CAF is committed to helping these planes talk to people all over the country who listen to them tell their stories of service and sacrifice. Learn more by visiting the commemorativeairforce.org.
World War II Heroes
World War II Veterans get a chance to tell their stories to a new generation. Charles Chauncey leads off in this video feature from KPTS Veterans Coming Home. Check out their special page on this […]
Take a Ride with Charles Chauncey
This is my Tribute to Charles Chauncey, WWII Army Air Force b-29 Pilot who passed away April 6th, 2018. “Chauncey” was about 95 years old. He was a dear friend and a long-time Content editor […]
Cessna 172 Skyhawk History from 1956 to Present Day. What was the 172J?
The most produced General Aviation airplane of all time. There were 44,000 Cessna 172 Skyhawk’s produced. What was the 172J?, keep watching. From 1986 to 1995 production was halted due to insurance costs for Cessna. […]
Beechcraft Baron History, All Models. Introduced in 1961 and Reportedly still in production.
The Beechcraft Baron introduced in 1961, and reportedly at this posting, still in production. The 55, A55, B55, C55, D55, E55, 56TC, 58, 58TC, 58P and G58. A fantastic aircraft that has held its popularity […]
Rick Steves on CBS “60 Minutes”
This video is posted here for anyone who is contemplating a European tour anytime soon. Rick Steves was on CBS’s “60 Minutes” in 2010 to talk about his work. In today’s world, a traveler absolutely […]
EXCLUSIVE: Teal Group’s Aboulafia on the Outlook for Commercial, Defense Aviation in 2018
Richard Aboulafia, vice president for analysis at the Teal Group, shares data-based commercial and defense aviation insights, and predicts what we can expect from both sides of the industry in 2018 during an exclusive, wide-ranging, […]