When I was first introduced to the world of aviation, I was captivated by its sense of freedom and adventure. However, pursuing a career in aviation can often come with ... Read more
An airport closure rarely happens in Canada. In 2009, the Toronto Buttonville Municipal Airport (CYKZ) announced their plans to sell the airport to property developers. On May 31, 2023, the ... Read more
As AirVenture 2023 ended, something different and special was noticed. Love was everywhere! Not such a big surprise as the more than 677,000 visitors who came through the gates had ... Read more
People flock to AirVenture in many ways. Some drive fancy cars or big SUVs or family minivans. Others navigate there in huge motor homes, many travel with commercial airlines, while ... Read more
Personal limitations go beyond the Canadian Aviation Regulations. They are what conditions YOU are comfortable flying in, given a specific aircraft, specific day, currency, and where you would grade yourself ... Read more
Camping at AirVenture 2023 was different this year in that EAA granted the Canadian Council a consolidated location for up to 50 campsites in my usual camping location just North ... Read more
C-GSYV is a Murphy Rebel that took eight years and close to 3,000 hours to build. It first flew on August 2, 2021, and currently has more than 100 hours ... Read more
At 3 p.m., the horses at the Epsom Derby galloped out of the start gates. Alan Cobham stood by his airplane. He heard the starting gun and glanced at his ... Read more
When you come to Oshkosh early, well ahead of the usual crowds for the AirVenture 2023 event, like I did this year, some special things are liable to happen all ... Read more
Financially, aircraft ownership is not for the faint of heart. Some general aviation pilots have deeper pockets and longer arms, but many pilots have shorter pockets and short arms. Total ... Read more
We all have them. Fat fingers. Some have bigger hands compared to others, but the term “fat fingers” is not just about the size of your mitts. It is about ... Read more
How does an airplane find its way? Modern aircraft use satellite navigation but what if the computer goes down? And what happened before satellites were invented?
My daughter, grandsons, and I were pleased to be able to enjoy a super display by the Canadian Snowbirds and several others June 10-11 at the Barrie Airshow. The day ... Read more
As winter settles in, we currently have much more time to indulge in telling stories of our flying experiences. What aviation enthusiast hasn’t indulged in that pastime? It’s a great ... Read more
EAA Chapter 245 President Mark Richardson takes us through the inception and creation of the rudder trim system he’s installing on his scratchbuilt Bearhawk.
The remote town of Casey, Quebec, hosts a fly-in each September. EAA member Bill Evans shares his experience traveling to and from the event this year.