The Piper J3 Cub − basically beautiful
I own an almost totally authentic Piper J3 Cub that was built in 1945, a year before I was born. Now 75 years old, it continues to provide three generations
March 7, 2021
Category: For the Airhead
In pursuit of perfection
Bob Hoover once told me that “if flying is boring you, you’re not flying accurately enough”. I’m not sure what you make of his words, but here are my thoughts.
March 2, 2021
The flights that shape you as a pilot – and a person
All pilots have a collection of memorable flights, which often include your ‘firsts’ such as your first solo or first airshow. These flights could be great achievements like winning a
February 25, 2021
Pilot profile: Mark Hensman chats with Ellis Levin and Sean Thackwray
In our second Smoke on Go Aviation Conversation of the year, Ellis and Sean chat with Mark Hensman about his start in aviation, his successful career and living the aviation
February 23, 2021
Gallery: Rian Bester
“For me, there’s a lot more to aviation photography than just shooting images of aircraft. It’s that moment when you press the shutter release and know you got THE shot.
February 22, 2021