“Just Amazing”: An Interview with World-Record Balloon Pilot
“It’s the oldest form of human flight, going back to the 18th century, and yet there are all these places in the world where people have still never flown,” said…
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General Aviation, Business Aviation, and Hobby News as shared by an informed aviation enthusiast (avgeek) perspective.
These Aviation-Inspired Combs Were a Kickstarter Success and Perfect Avgeek Gift
When you think of airplanes and aviation, accessories like a headset, a classy flight bag, and flashlight are a must. Even though every pilot wants to look sharp in the…
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What Is That Helicopter Towing? Here’s the Answer…
At first glance, it looks like the helicopter is carrying some spooky technology. Or maybe it’s a device to capture large drones, or even a getaway car. The device looks…
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ATC and Pilots Team Up To Help Student Pilot With Stuck Throttle Land Safely
Learning how to fly is exhilarating but it is also serious business. As a student pilot, you first learn the basics of aircraft control in the plane, typically a Cessna…
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AT-802 Fire Boss: Flying The Fire Fighting Crop Duster on Floats
The Birth of the Fire Boss You have to love ingenuity…especially in aviation. But who would have ever thought taking a crop duster and putting it on floats would end…
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