Buying an Airport: The Story of Lake Ridge Aero Park
By Justin SiemsHow two young brothers turned a dream into reality by purchasing and revitalizing a historic North Carolina grass-strip airport.
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Volume 001. Where it all started
The first volume: thirteen stories, from two brothers buying a North Carolina grass-strip airport to California’s aerial firefighters. Available in print in the Holiday Collection.
Inside Volume 001.
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Into the Inferno: California’s Aerial Firefighters
By Justin SiemsHow a brotherhood of pilots wages war against wildfires at 150 feet and 130 knots.
72 Hours as an Airline Pilot
By Paul HolteA three-day trip in a Boeing 767, from home in Minneapolis and back.
The Resilience of the Aviation Labor Market
By Jim HigginsThe one constant in airline pilot hiring is change, and history shows hiring never stays down, or up, for good.
Cities at Night
By Photos courtesy of Rico XSeoul, Düsseldorf, Tehran, Hohhot, Dubai and Johannesburg from the flight deck after dark.
Evan Davis: How Flying Saved My Life
By Evan DavisEvan tells his own story, from being grounded before his first solo to flying medevac in Alaska.
Five Tips for a Successful Checkride
By Johnny Ginley, ATP DPEA Designated Pilot Examiner on setting yourself up for checkride success before the test even begins. Free to read when you sign up.
The Accidental Aircraft Builder
By Carson StilsonHow Carson Stilson turned 10,000 rivets into a flying machine.
Cutting Costs, Not Corners: Making Flight Training More Affordable
By Josh WhitworthThe cost doesn’t have to keep your dream grounded.
Cessna 170: Ownership Spotlight
By Jason McDowellWhy the Cessna 170 taildragger has become so sought after, and what it’s like to fly and own one.
The Future: How Garmin SmartCharts Is Revolutionizing Instrument Flying
By Justin SiemsA century of cockpit evolution, and what comes next for instrument flying.
Pilot Mental Health Campaign Reaches Historic Heights
By Michelle WestcottOn September 8, 2025, the Mental Health in Aviation Act was approved by the House of Representatives.
Exploring Wisconsin, Stamp by Stamp
By Ed BecerraA 1950 Piper Pacer, a co-pilot pup and a mission to visit every public-use airport in Wisconsin.
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