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Randy is hard at work fixing a dented channel in o

Randy is hard at work fixing a dented channel in our P-40 before we can install the new fuel tank we got for it!

It's been a while since we did a proper #MustangMo

It's been a while since we did a proper #MustangMonday! Here are some recent shots of our North American P-51D-30.

Do you know the main differences between the A and D models?

We're so excited to finally get the Hellcat starte

We're so excited to finally get the Hellcat started up! Who wants to see a video of that?

We recently got the throttle quadrant for the Hell

We recently got the throttle quadrant for the Hellcat! We're almost ready to install it!

On today’s date in 1955, Cessna test pilot Emil

On today’s date in 1955, Cessna test pilot Emil “Fritz” Feutz took to the skies in the prototype Cessna 172, marking the first flight of what would become the most produced aircraft in history. Originally a modified Cessna 170 with new tricycle landing gear, the 172 improved ground handling and visibility. Certified later that year, it was an instant success, with over 44,000 built and production still ongoing. Powered by a Continental O-300-A engine, the 172 helped define the modern light aircraft.

Do you have any time in the Skyhawk? If so, how much?

Pilots often refer to managing “stick and rudder

Pilots often refer to managing “stick and rudder” when flying, coordinating an aircraft’s control surfaces to perform a smooth, balanced turn is a core aviation skill. But in the early 1930s, Fred Weick set out to simplify this challenge. In 1936, he joined the Engineering and Research Corporation (ERCO), and by 1937 had designed an aircraft that was aerodynamically stable and “characteristically incapable of spinning.” Its small, efficient form soon earned it the name Ercoupe.

The Ercoupe eliminated rudder pedals altogether, control input from the yoke simultaneously managed the elevators, ailerons, and rudder. This simplified system was so unique it required a separate pilot license for those trained exclusively on the Ercoupe.

Our ERCO 415D Ercoupe, N99229, was delivered in 1946. It served at the West Texas Air Museum in El Paso starting in 1994 before joining our collection in 2009.

Have you ever flown an airplane without rudder pedals?

The 20mm Cannon is almost in place on our P-39 V-1

The 20mm Cannon is almost in place on our P-39 V-1710 engine display. Next up is the propeller! Thanks @bolsaguns for your help.

Designed for flexibility, power, and precision, th

Designed for flexibility, power, and precision, the F/A-18 Hornet has been a cornerstone of U.S. Naval aviation for decades. Developed from the Northrop YF-17 after the F-16 won the Air Force’s Lightweight Fighter competition, the Hornet was tailored for carrier operations and multirole capability. It has since proven itself in combat, airshows, and on the silver screen, appearing in Independence Day, Behind Enemy Lines, Godzilla, and of course, Top Gun: Maverick.

While the original F/A-18 Hornet proved itself as a reliable, agile, and versatile platform, it has since been phased out in favor of the larger and more advanced F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. With increased range, payload capacity, and upgraded avionics, the Super Hornet continues the Hornet’s legacy as the Navy’s front-line strike fighter.

About Our Aircraft (BuNo 161943):
Delivered in January 1984, this F/A-18B served with VFA-125 “Rough Riders,” the Navy’s first Hornet squadron, and later with VFA-106 and Marine training squadron VMFAT-101. From 1991 to 2008, it flew with the Navy’s elite Blue Angels demonstration team, and in 2006, it famously carried actor Harrison Ford on a VIP flight. Stricken from service in November 2008, it was transferred to us in 2012. It's our only aircraft currently on loan.

Do you know what aircraft is set to replace the F/A-18 Super Hornets?

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We're getting ready to install the wings on our Wa

We're getting ready to install the wings on our Waco YKS-7!

Today we remember the 81st anniversary of one of t

Today we remember the 81st anniversary of one of the most daring and pivotal moments in history, the Allied landings on the beaches of Normandy. This bold operation marked the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe, a monumental effort that demanded extraordinary courage and sacrifice. Countless brave men stormed those shores, dropped behind enemy lines, flew long air missions, and more, facing unimaginable danger to secure freedom for millions.

Can you name all the different countries whose troops took part in Operation Overlord?

Our P-39 V-1710 engine display is coming along nic

Our P-39 V-1710 engine display is coming along nicely!

On today’s date in 1983, the U.S. Air Force bid

On today’s date in 1983, the U.S. Air Force bid farewell to the Republic F-105 Thunderchief as the final unit, the 419th Tactical Fighter Wing, flew a 24-ship Diamond of Diamonds formation at Hill AFB, Utah.

Known as the “Thud,” the F-105 earned its place in history during the Vietnam War as the Air Force’s primary strike aircraft. Originally built for nuclear missions, it became a workhorse for conventional bombing, flying the majority of USAF attack missions in the early years of the conflict. Of the 833 built, 334 were lost in combat. Despite being designed for ground attack, the F-105 scored 27.5 confirmed air-to-air kills.

Do you know what aircraft replaced the F-105 at Hill AFB?

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Randy is hard at work fixing a dented channel in o

Randy is hard at work fixing a dented channel in our P-40 before we can install the new fuel tank we got for it!

It's been a while since we did a proper #MustangMo

It's been a while since we did a proper #MustangMonday! Here are some recent shots of our North American P-51D-30.

Do you know the main differences between the A and D models?

We're so excited to finally get the Hellcat starte

We're so excited to finally get the Hellcat started up! Who wants to see a video of that?

We recently got the throttle quadrant for the Hell

We recently got the throttle quadrant for the Hellcat! We're almost ready to install it!

On today’s date in 1955, Cessna test pilot Emil

On today’s date in 1955, Cessna test pilot Emil “Fritz” Feutz took to the skies in the prototype Cessna 172, marking the first flight of what would become the most produced aircraft in history. Originally a modified Cessna 170 with new tricycle landing gear, the 172 improved ground handling and visibility. Certified later that year, it was an instant success, with over 44,000 built and production still ongoing. Powered by a Continental O-300-A engine, the 172 helped define the modern light aircraft.

Do you have any time in the Skyhawk? If so, how much?

Pilots often refer to managing “stick and rudder

Pilots often refer to managing “stick and rudder” when flying, coordinating an aircraft’s control surfaces to perform a smooth, balanced turn is a core aviation skill. But in the early 1930s, Fred Weick set out to simplify this challenge. In 1936, he joined the Engineering and Research Corporation (ERCO), and by 1937 had designed an aircraft that was aerodynamically stable and “characteristically incapable of spinning.” Its small, efficient form soon earned it the name Ercoupe.

The Ercoupe eliminated rudder pedals altogether, control input from the yoke simultaneously managed the elevators, ailerons, and rudder. This simplified system was so unique it required a separate pilot license for those trained exclusively on the Ercoupe.

Our ERCO 415D Ercoupe, N99229, was delivered in 1946. It served at the West Texas Air Museum in El Paso starting in 1994 before joining our collection in 2009.

Have you ever flown an airplane without rudder pedals?

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