This Is Why Ferry Pilots Should Always Test-Fly Old Planes
A few years ago, in Boca Raton, Florida, Pete and Brad take a 32-year-old plane for a test flight, before beginning their journey halfway around the world.
Year: 2018
This Is a Pilots Worst Fear
Soon after twp pilots lift off on a 6,000 mile journey to Poland, a heavy stream of fuel starts flowing out of the right wing, and they’re forced to take action.
HOW I FLEW A CESSNA AROUND THE WORLD
For experienced pilots, new pilots or wannabe pilots, check-out this exciting flight experience that allows you to vicariously enjoy the adventures of these pilots. It’s awesome!
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, […]
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. […]