One Pilot's WWII Love Letters

By Travis Tingle

I never gave him much thought when visiting the family plots at our south-side cemetery in San Antonio. That's probably because I never realized Bill Tingle's body, like so many who served in WWII, was never recovered from his ill-fated final mission.

5 Things to Look Forward to at 2024 Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo

By Meg Godlewski

Here's a run down of some of the most popular activities at the upcoming spring break for pilots.

Bargain Buys on AircraftForSale: 1958 Beechcraft J35 Bonanza

By Plane & Pilot

This 1958 J35 model has the striking V-tail, with an average amount of total time for its age.

The History Of The Civilian Pilot Training Program

By Cassie Peterson

Preparing future WW2 pilots on a massive scale.

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