A New Chapter in Airplane Ownership Air Facts Journal After selling his trusty Piper Warrior, Galen King set out to find his next airplane—a capable IFR traveler with some speed and comfort. His search led him from Mooneys to Bonanzas, and eventually to Kansas, where an A36 and its former Beechcraft engineer-owner made a lasting impression. The story of one pilot’s hunt for the perfect airplane—and the satisfying flight home. The post A New Chapter in Airplane Ownership appeared first o...| Air Facts Journal
Old Piet and Mr Piper Air Facts Journal For many years, Piet’s company—Placo (the Pretoria Light Aircraft Company)—was the best-selling Piper dealership outside the USA. Old Piet and William T. Piper would remain firm friends for the next 25 years, until Piper’s death in 1970. But Piet still faced a problem: 300 airplanes in America, and no money to get them to South Africa. The post Old Piet and Mr Piper appeared first on Air Facts Journal.| Air Facts Journal
Friday Photo: Timeless Wildcats on the Prowl Air Facts Journal Five Wildcats from around the country had gathered up at the last fuel stop on our way to Oshkosh. We briefed the flight and arrival into AirVenture. The post Friday Photo: Timeless Wildcats on the Prowl appeared first on Air Facts Journal.| Air Facts Journal