EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the world’s largest aviation gathering—and the ultimate destination for tailwheel pilots. For one week each summer, the grass at Wittman Field transforms into a living museum of Cubs, Skywagons, Swifts, Pitts, homebuilt bush machines, and every classic taildragger imaginable. From STOL competitions and vintage displays to workshops, forums, and legendary evening […]
Solo African Tour with my Piper Super Cub Why, and how, does one set off on a solo flight around Africa in a small fabric-covered aircraft? No, I was not trying to break a record. Nor was I seeking media attention, responding to any pressure or request, or even intending to write this book. I […]
Fly-In and Car Show at Corning Municipal Airport (0O4), Corning, CA
Sun ’n Fun is one of the country’s biggest aviation gatherings—and a major annual migration point for the tailwheel crowd. Each spring in Lakeland, Florida, you’ll find rows of Cubs, Skywagons, Champs, Stinsons, and homebuilt bush machines parked wingtip-to-wingtip. From STOL demos and grass-strip fly-outs to hands-on workshops, it’s a full week celebrating the airplanes […]
