At the end of the runway in Mombasa, Kenya, I turned and looked at my friend Duncan. He had never been in an airplane before, and his smile told me...
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Pencil-Whipping Santa’s Flight Time By:Mark Glassmeyer, President of Flight Outfitters Richard Collins once said, “No matter how many hours are in your logbook, it’s only the next hour that counts.”...
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Pilot Your Own Legacy By: Erin Miller Commercial/Instrument/CFI/tailwheel Many people in the aviation world know me because of the work I did on behalf of my grandmother, Elaine Danforth Harmon....
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If Airplanes Could Talk By:Mark Glassmeyer, President of Flight Outfitters About a week ago, my buddy called me up and asked if I wanted to take Jackie down to Big...
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By: Mark Glassmeyer, President of Flight Outfitters If you’ve spent any time in general aviation—whether in the cockpit, at a fly-in, or just loitering around a hangar—you’ve probably had that...
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If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to grow up in the cockpit, teach your sons to fly, travel the world for a living, and safari in South Africa—all while...
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EAA AirVenture 2024: A Family Reunion Like No OtherAnother year, another unforgettable EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in the books! The Flight Outfitters team packed up our bags, trucks, and those iconic...
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At the beginning of the summer we asked our social media followers to tell us their first solo stories. Each participant received a free Flight Outfitters t-shirt to replace the...
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An Alaskan Long Weekend TripBy: Mark Glassmeyer If you know our brand, it won't surprise you that we jump at any chance to fly around Alaska with our friends. The...
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Calling all pilots who take their first solo flight from now through August 9th, 2024!! At Flight Outfitters, we're all about celebrating the special moments in your aviation journey, from...
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By: Mark Glassmeyer, Founder and President As I worked my way through flight school, it occurred to me that something was missing. I had all the gear I needed, flashlights,...
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The Flight Outfitters Story at 10 YearsBy: Mark Glassmeyer, Founder and President Anniversaries offer a moment to remind ourselves why we entered into a relationship or began a journey in...
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As the official team apparel of National STOL, Flight Outfitters is excited to share the 2024 National STOL competition schedule. With 9 competitions currently on the calendar (and a few...
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THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST 2ND PLACE STORY By: Donna MillerAbout ten thousand hours ago (pilots understand this time frame, and this is a flying story after all), I found myself...
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THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST 3RD PLACE STORY By: Courtney KiserThe first spark. The engagement. The wedding. How do these events relate to aviation? They involve a tired, old airplane that...
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Flight Outfitters is proud to announce their partnership with Fat Tire Cowboys. From FO flight bags and apparel to FTC caps, t-shirts, knives and cleaner, you can now find it...
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THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST GRAND PRIZE WINNING STORY By: Shelbe JarrettWhat if? Two impactful words that held me in their powerful grip for a long time. As an adolescent growing...
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THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST 5TH PLACE STORY By: Chris GaymanI think my story may have sparked from a different origin than most. When I was 5 years old, I had...
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Back in May, we asked our social media followers to tell us their stories from their first solos. We sent each participant a free Flight Outfitters t-shirt to replace the...
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While the Rockies get most of the attention in Colorado (and we can’t argue with that) there’s a lesser visited outdoor enthusiast’s playground in Southwest Colorado that is home to...
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EAA AirVenture 2023. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Flight Outfitters in Hangar B, Booth number 2039 to discover our latest aviation products and accessories. Whether you're a seasoned pilot...
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Grand Prize Winner - Shelbe Jarrett Based on the enthusiasm from last year, we weren’t surprised to get a lot of entries for EAA’s Pilot Your Own Adventure Contest, supported...
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Each month we want to highlight a special pilot with an interesting story to tell. Whether they are becoming avid pilots before the age of 18 or flying helicopters over...
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It’s “Learn to Fly Month” at Sporty’s Pilot Shop, so we figured there’s no better time to celebrate the spirit of aviation than now! X-Aviation and Flight Outfitters have partnered...
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Planning a summer vacation? Ditch the beach and take an epic west coast trip. Mt. Rainier National Park in Washington State is truly one of the gems of the national...
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Flight Outfitters, as part of the aviation community, strives to do our best to contribute to the aviation story. On this page you’ll find a collection of entertaining and informative...
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As we set off for the High Sierra Fly-In, the Flight Outfitters camper in tow, I couldn’t help but think of Lewis and Clark. It felt like we too were...
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Flight Outfitters is proud to announce a partnership with Angle of Attack. From flight bags to officially licensed apparel, you can now find it all here at FlightOutfitters.com. Learn more...
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THE PYOA CONTEST 5TH PLACE STORY By: Justin SpenceIt all started back in 1947 when off the Auster of England assembly line rolled a shining new Auster J2 Arrow. An aircraft...
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THE PYOA CONTEST 3RD PLACE STORY By: Matthew Northway“CLEAR.” I walk the 8-foot wooden prop through its arc below the nose of this Brunner-Winkle Bird. A cloud of smoke blooms...
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