Amy Wilkins
Amy discovered aviation through a Young Eagles flight in 2010. Now she is an airline pilot, CFII, aircraft owner, and A&P. She owned a Cessna 150 for seven years and now co-owns a GlaStar with her fiancé, Eric. Amy served as an officer in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years, but now lives in Colorado where she and her GlaStar “Woodstock” enjoy the sunny days at high altitude.
Teen-built Homebuilts
One inspiring but not so obvious feature at AirVenture near the forums plaza is the display of teen and high-school built kit planes, showcasing...
Choose Your Own AirVenture
This year’s EAA AirVenture marks my third pilgrimage to the great land of propellers, people, products and pointy jets. At this point, I cannot...
WACO Aircraft
One general aviation manufacturer on my Oshkosh must-visit list is WACO. In an age of companies searching for newer and greater designs, WACO is...
EAA Raffle Cub
Welcome to Oshkosh! To kick things off EAA is raffling off a perfectly restored 1946 Piper Cub with C-90 engine and loads of structural...
Wrapped Up and Cozy
Continuing where I left off, I was having an internal debate on whether to stay or flee the ground of Oshkosh AirVenture with my...
Getting out of Dodge?
With the oncoming threat of severe thunderstorms Wednesday evening, many pilots are leaving the area with their aircraft for the night, or even heading...
In Case You Missed It
Engine Beat
Vacuum systems may be an imperfect way to power instruments, but careful monitoring and maintenance can forestall common issues. By Steve Ells.
Setting Up Shop
Before you decide you cant build a plane because you don't have enough shop space, think again. After all, as author Bob Fritz points out, projects have been built in apartments. This article wont go quite that far, but it does detail some pitfalls to avoid and makes suggestions about maximizing the ease and efficiency of working in a limited-space environment.
