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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By: Mark Glassmeyer, President of Flight Outfitters Even for folks like us—who live and breathe this stuff—tariffs are tough to track. One day things are smooth, the next it’s a...
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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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“If it ain’t broke, still fix it?” The story of how the Flight Outfitters Lift 2.0 flight bag came to be. Thomas Bertram Lance is credited with saying, “If it...
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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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It's prime beach vacation season! From totes to SPF protection shirts, we have you covered. Here are the top 5 beach vacation essentials to round out your trip. #1 Sand...
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Flight Outfitters, a leading brand in aviation and provider of high-quality aviation gear and accessories, has entered into an exclusive partnership with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association to launch...
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Help make it a special day by getting Mom something she’s going to love. Whether she’s a pilot or your favorite co-pilot, we...
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Ever since Doug Masters, from the 1986 classic movie Iron Eagle, used his tape deck kneeboard to create his own soundtrack and listen to Chappy’s instructions on what to do...
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The Flight Outfitters “Pilot Your Own Adventure” contest is an annual writing competition that partners with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) to bring the aviation community together for a fun-filled...
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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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Flight Outfitters' March Pilot of the Month is Chris Clarke! You may know Chris online at @chrisclarkefly on social media where he loves to share content flying his plane, information...
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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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This month Flight Outfitters is highlighting Jan Greenberg as our pilot of the month. “I was living in New Orleans and heard a radio ad offering an introductory flight. The...
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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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2023 was an amazing year here at Flight Outfitters. We wanted to share some of our favorite videos, stories, and new gear from this past year.Top 3 Videos #1: Backcountry...
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Find yourself asking, "Oh deer, what do I get them this holiday?" We've compiled our reindeer PIREPS to give you the Reindeer most requested gifts for the Holiday 2023 season. ...
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A week out West in the Grand Tetons in Wyoming and surrounding areas can be a sublime experience. To do it at the start of fall allows for the changing...
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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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Heading to the High Sierra Fly-In this year? First, here’s a little background on the High Sierra event. The High Sierra Fly-In was created as a celebration of backcountry aviation,...
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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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Fall flying season is upon us! It's time for cool mornings and nights and amazing flying conditions. Here are a few items to get you going!#1 A versatile jacket For...
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