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Roscoe Turner, a pilot who defined flamboyance with his waxed mustache, a uniform that included jodhpurs, and a pet lion named Gilmore that flew with him. [Credit: Associated Press]

Colorful and Notable Characters in Aviation

Andrew Robinson - September 25, 2026 0

In Case You Missed It

Sensor Sensibilities

Myron Nelson - October 8, 2020 2

In 2011, when I purchased my engine sensor package for the then new Dynon...

Gas Vs. Diesel

Ken Krueger - April 16, 2015 0

Which Sportsman is best? It depends.

Weir’s Wires

Jim Weir - June 14, 2018 0

Mil-spec wire isn't just for military aircraft. It's the only kind of wire you want to use in your aircraft, too.

Wischer’s Whiff

Tom Wilson - August 26, 2022 2

Electrons and nitrous put Neil Wischer’s RV-8 into the 270-mph club.