Steve Ashby
Steve Ashby is a sometime lawyer and full-time aviation aficionado from Atlanta, Georgia. He learned to fly in 1980 and has adopted a 1968 Skyhawk (your Grandma could fly it). Steve is also working on a Van's RV-8A which he swears will be completed on (a) Thursday.
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal – Oshkosh 2022 Edition – Day 6
In my tramps around the AirVenture grounds over the years, I have side swiped KidVenture on multiple occasions. Decades ago, KidVenture was a small...
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal – Oshkosh 2022 Edition – Day 5
Unlike tent camping, dorm camping feels more routine, sort of like you are plugged into the hive. You awake early (because you are an...
ScaleWings SW-51 Mustang Flight Demo
The Scale Wings SW-51 super-realistic 70% P-51 Mustang replica that took Sun 'n Fun by storm reappeared at AirVenture in a high speed fly-by...
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal – Oshkosh 2022 Edition – Day 4
Monday was the official opening day of AirVenture 2022. It was one of the best days of my life. The morning dawned cool and sweet,...
Aerolite Begins Development of Two-Place Model
The highly successful Aerolite 103, a single-place, a Part 103 truly qualified ultralight aircraft, made the news last year with their new all-electric model....
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal – Oshkosh 2022 Edition – Day 3
One of the biggest selling points of the dorm camping experience is the legendary breakfast buffet at the Blackhawk Commons dining hall on the...
Sonex Unveils New Two Place Jet Trainer at AirVenture Open House
Sonex Aircraft finally ripped the tarps off of its highly anticipated engineering prototype of the new SubSonex JSX-2T two place jet today. The sleek...
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal – Oshkosh 2022 Edition – Day 2
Well, my old trusty Boing 737-900 successfully transported me and a cabin full of paying pax from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport to Milwaukee. Even though...
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal – Oshkosh 2022 Edition – Day 1
On the eve of the 2022 version of the greatest pilot gathering on earth, my anticipation and excitement approach VNE. I attended my first...
Old Pilot’s Camper Journal: Sun ‘n Fun 2022 #7
It happens every year. I arrive at Sun 'n Fun two or three days before the show even starts and begin to wonder if...
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Fixed Formation
The Bel-Aire 4000 flies on lower wings from a Piper PA-22 Colt and upper wings from a PA-12 Super Cruiser.
An Icon Passes
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Build Your Skills: Fabric
Taping curved areas is essential if you want to keep them smooth, and the same goes for inspection rings or gussets. This month, we walk you through the process and help you iron out any problems; by Ron Alexander.