Experienced bush pilot discusses the unique challenges of flying the Alaskan backcountry, the importance of pilot mentorship, ...

The Alaska Airmen’s Association (AAA) has selected American Legend Aircraft’s Legend Nomad as the prize for its 2027 charity raffle. The Legend Nomad is a modernized rendition of the classic PA-18 ...

The author attended general aviation events in Alaska, including the Valdez STOL competition, and shared a road trip with Darren Pleasance, the former AOPA president and CEO. The author was highly ...

Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, once a major copper mining region, is now a vibrant destination offering diverse outdoor activities, historical sites, local cuisine, and serves as a gateway to Isle ...

The author undertook an adventurous road trip across Alaska to attend the legendary Valdez STOL competition, opting to drive due to challenging weather and finding the journey "uniquely beautiful." ...

The Piper PA-32R, evolving from the fixed-gear Cherokee Six to models like the Lance and Saratoga RG, became a beloved and capable high-performance single with retractable gear and improved ...

National STOL launched its 2026 season in Jennings, Louisiana, and has unveiled a full nationwide calendar of short takeoff and landing competitions running through October, concluding with the ...

Texas will host a diverse array of aviation events throughout 2026, ranging from large-scale airshows to community fly-ins and professional gatherings. These events feature a variety of attractions, ...

The Republic XF-84H "Thunderscreech" was an experimental turboprop fighter developed in the 1950s as a radical modification of the F-84F Thunderstreak, intended for carrier launches and long-range ...

The Cessna 177 Cardinal was designed in the mid-1960s as a "next-generation" replacement for the 172 Skyhawk, featuring innovative elements like a strutless high wing, stabilator, and wider cabin.