Ever since the Golden Age, Monocoupes have captivated general aviation pilots, who happily admit they have “Monocoupe fever.” Three of the antiques were on hand at the 2020 Antique Aircraft Association fly-in and their owners tell their stories.
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Video: Moses Lake Air Show
The 14-minute video captures the highlights of the Moses Lake Air Show, held June 17-19 at Grant County Airport in Washington.
Opera’s high flying star
Opera star Michael Fabiano, a private pilot who just earned his instrument rating, finds many parallels between his two obsessions: Flying and singing.
Tri-Motor Tales
“You’re never high in the Ford. When you pull power, it comes down like a brick.”
STOL pilot shares his tips for flying videos
Just how does Jon Humberd get those full airplane shots in his videos?
A Stearman on steroids
Bill Clifford and Ace Prechtl of Long Island, New York, co-own Serendipity, a 1940 N3N-3 that Ace restored several decades ago. According to Bill, the the N3N is “just a wonderful airplane — the controls are all balanced so it handles great, it flies straight and level so nice, and it’s fully aerobatic. It’s an incredible airplane!”
Tips for runway safety
During the FAA’s Runway Safety Town Hall for general aviation pilots, FAA officials, air traffic controllers and runway safety experts offered tips on how the reduce the risk of airfield errors and lower the potential for accidents.
General aviation saves the day
“GA was much more significant in our business in 2020,” says Shön Taylor of Red Rock Reef. “It has proven to be a lifesaver for some of our clients.”
One man’s unfinished history with a Pietenpol
After a lifelong fascination with aviation, Ted Luebbers finds a connection with a long-forgotten Pietenpol project.