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Nearly 20 years ago a modern flying boat was developed by Ben Ellison (yes, the throttle body guy) and friends. Photos were taken, flight...
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Renegade Redo
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The Renegade...
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The NextGen
For over forty years I've heard people say that general aviation is graying out. I see the point, but there's nothing like seeing the...
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There comes a time when—no matter how much fun you’re having—you have eaten your limit of brats and cheese curds, and it’s time to...
AirVenture’s Last Day
AirVenture is an organism that obeys no calendar. The Friday prior to this year's opening the airport was as full as I've ever seen...
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