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5 (not so obvious) things to add to your pre-flight

5 (not so obvious) things to add to your pre-flight

October 30, 2019

Summary of Article: A standard preflight checklist covers the basics, but several commonly overlooked steps can reveal mechanical issues before you ever leave the ground. Start by adding these fiveREAD MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: Family wings for 65 years; Free beer is a huge success

Aviation No Tie Downs: Family wings for 65 years; Free beer is a huge success

October 21, 2019

Located at the Mannheim City airport, the Friebe Aeroshop is a friendly destination for pilots from all over Germany, and the perfect stop-in for those visiting the picturesque nearby townREAD MORE

Mountain Flying Part 3 – Negotiating the Clouds

Mountain Flying Part 3 – Negotiating the Clouds

October 7, 2019

Aviation No Tie Downs: Family flying heritage, and the owl

Aviation No Tie Downs: Family flying heritage, and the owl

October 2, 2019

Tour the German Flying Club Luftfahrtvereinigung Greven in Muenster, Germany as a guest of long time pilot and member Thomas Siebert. Join host and Executive Vice President of Lightspeed Aviation,READ MORE

My Favorite Airport: Livermore

My Favorite Airport: Livermore

September 24, 2019

As a boy fascinated by all things aviation, one of my favorite places to hang out was the Livermore airport (KLVK). It had an unusual number of warbirds—Clay Klabo, JackREAD MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: One perfect day in Dayton

Aviation No Tie Downs: One perfect day in Dayton

September 9, 2019

The National Museum of the United States Air Force is one of the most extensive and exciting aviation museums in the country. Host and Executive Vice President of Lightspeed AviationREAD MORE

Mountain Flying Part 2 – Density altitude and its effect on performance

Mountain Flying Part 2 – Density altitude and its effect on performance

September 6, 2019

Aviation No Tie Downs: Sky Fox, the next big thing

Aviation No Tie Downs: Sky Fox, the next big thing

August 10, 2019

Join our host Teresa De Mers as she explores Berlin and visits with Kostja Dümke, owner of Sky Fox Pilot Shop. Find out how Sky Fox came to be andREAD MORE

“Aviation No Tie Downs” explores all things aviation!

“Aviation No Tie Downs” explores all things aviation!

July 23, 2019

Lightspeed Aviation launched a new YouTube series, “Aviation No Tie Downs” at AirVenture 2019, with rave reviews. This new series was created to share interesting stories of our shared passionsREAD MORE

Aviation No Tie Downs: A lifetime of flying and serving with Hank Canterbury

Aviation No Tie Downs: A lifetime of flying and serving with Hank Canterbury

July 22, 2019

Aviation No Tie Downs is a YouTube series created to share interesting stories of our shared passions for the people, the business, and the adventure of aviation.

Journey to the Silver Lindy at Oshkosh

Journey to the Silver Lindy at Oshkosh

June 4, 2019

In 2018, Adrian Eichhorn and his 1962 Beech P35 took home the coveted Reserve Grand Champion Customized Silver Lindy (the highest eligible award award for a customized aircraft). It only took 30 years of work and a trip around the world to get there. Here’s his story.

Knock Off the Rust and Get Back to Flying

Knock Off the Rust and Get Back to Flying

May 8, 2019

In life there are three kinds of people: those who watch their lives happen, those who make their lives happen and those who wonder how life happens. Pilots tend toREAD MORE

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