About us

We believe that by sharing personal experiences we gain insight and become better pilots. So we created this website where students, seasoned pilots, and everyone in-between can share their experiences with aviation in an easy to read, beautiful way. Our hope is that you will follow our site, read these heartfelt articles and continue to become the safest, most proficient pilot possible.

Anders Clark

Anders Clark was introduced to aviation a few short years ago, and has developed an interest in aviation history and what the future of aviation will bring. A writer and editor, Anders enjoys researching and sharing the stories of aviation.
The plans for Alberto Santos-Dumont's Demoiselle.

History of the Experimental Certificate

Or, how the Government nearly got rid of home-built aircraft. The current ...

Flying with Color Blindness

Flying with Color Blindness Though color blindness may not seem interesting to ...

The Phantom Swift

The Phantom Swift Aviation industry giant Boeing is at it again. And ...

one of the many aviation navigation arrows

Now That’s a Big Arrow.

All about the beacon system and aviation navigation arrows that used to ...

The view from the Ixion Jet

The Ixion Jet: Window Seats for Everyone

The Ixion Jet: Window Seats for Everyone! How many times have you ...

National Championship Air Races!

National Championship Air Races!   September 10th marks the start of the ...

Lake in the sky airshow at South Lake Tahoe Airport

Lake in the Sky Air Show

Lake in the Sky Air Show Mmmm.  Beautiful, isn’t it?  Serene, blue, ...

History of the Paper Airplane

History of the Paper Airplane Paper airplanes have a more noble and ...

The Coleoptere fuels up.

Tail Sitter Aircraft: Say What?

Tail Sitter Aircraft: Say What? You may be familiar with tail wheel ...

George Cayley's governable parachute design

George Cayley: Father of the Aeroplane

George Cayley: Father of the Aeroplane December 27th, 1773 is an important ...