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Do we like airplanes or other pilots blogpost
Adventures

Do We Like Airplanes or Other Pilots?

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 thought: Do I really like people… or just…
April 28, 2025
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Adventures, Pilot Spotlight

STAHL SPEED: A Legacy of Flight, Family, and the Bag That Went to Africa

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 carrying the perfect flight bag—ask veteran airline pilot Matt Stahl.Matt…
April 25, 2025
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2024 AirVenture
Adventures, Oshkosh

EAA AirVenture 2024: A Family Reunion Like No Other

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 Adirondack chairs, and headed north for our…
September 4, 2024
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2024 Summer Solos
Adventures

2024 Summer Solo Stories

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 one cut off their back. We had some great entries!  You can read…
August 21, 2024
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Alaska
Adventures

An Alaskan Long Weekend Trip

An Alaskan Long Weekend Trip By: 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 2024 Alaskan Airman Show was the perfect reason this Spring. Wanting to visit…
June 26, 2024
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Adventures

SUMMER SOLOS!

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 first flight lessons to flying solo, we want to be…
June 24, 2024
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Flight Outfitters kneeboard blog
Adventures, Products

A Kneeboard for Everyone

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 next, Mark Glassmeyer, Flight Outfitters’ President, has been enamored…
April 10, 2024
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camper_contest_eaa_chapter_blog
Adventures, Oshkosh

Flight Outfitters Annual “Pilot Your Own Adventure” Contest

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 event. For the past three…
April 10, 2024
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The Lift Flight Bag: The Bag That Started It All
Adventures

The Lift Flight Bag: The Bag That Started It All

By: Mark Glassmeyer, Founder and PresidentAs I worked my way through flight school, it occurred to me that something was missing. I had all the gear I needed, flashlights, an iPad, fuel tester, charging gear, an E6B, countless charts and…
March 27, 2024
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Adventures

Flight Outfitters Celebrates 10 Years!

The Flight Outfitters Story at 10 Years By: Mark Glassmeyer, Founder and President Anniversaries offer a moment to remind ourselves why we entered into a relationship or began a journey in the first place. This year Flight Outfitters is celebrating…
February 19, 2024
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Adventures

National STOL announces 2024 schedule

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 more still in the works), this year is poised to be the…
January 24, 2024
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Adventures, Products, Videos

2023 Recap – best videos, stories, and new gear!

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 FlyingBackcountry Flying tips from Brian JekkinsRead…
January 10, 2024
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Hiking in the tetons blog
Adventures, Products, Videos

Putting the Airfoil Jacket to the test in the Grand Tetons

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 of the season and all the splendors that come with it. Golden aspens paint the landscape…
October 17, 2023
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Donna Miller - 2023 PYOA 2nd place winner
Adventures, Oshkosh

An Adventurous Beginning

THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST 2ND PLACE STORY By:  Donna Miller About ten thousand hours ago (pilots understand this time frame, and this is a flying story after all), I found myself working as a civilian for the Air Force in Taegu, South Korea,…
September 18, 2023
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High Sierra fly-in tips
Adventures, Videos

What to expect at the High Sierra

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, at a gathering of like-minded individuals. It’s located…
September 18, 2023
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Courtney Kiser - 2023 PYOA contest 3rd place winner
Adventures, Oshkosh

The First Spark

THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST 3RD PLACE STORY By: Courtney Kiser The first spark. The engagement. The wedding. How do these events relate to aviation? They involve a tired, old airplane that was soon to spread its wings again. This airplane would…
September 11, 2023
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Adventures, Navigators

Announcing: Flight Outfitters is the EXCLUSIVE Retailer of Fat Tire Cowboys

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 all here EXCLUSIVELY at FlightOutfitters.com. Learn more about the…
September 11, 2023
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Shelbe Jarrett - 2023 PYOA Grand Prize Winner Story
Adventures, Oshkosh

What If?

THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST GRAND PRIZE WINNING STORY By: Shelbe Jarrett What if? Two impactful words that held me in their powerful grip for a long time. As an adolescent growing up, I had no idea what I wanted to be in life. Sure, I had fantasies…
August 21, 2023
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Chris Gayman - 2023 PYOA contest 5th place winner
Adventures, Oshkosh

A Life Changing Choice

THE 2023 PYOA CONTEST 5TH PLACE STORY By: Chris Gayman I think my story may have sparked from a different origin than most. When I was 5 years old, I had an unfortunate accident that resulted in me losing my foot. I don’t remember much from…
August 14, 2023
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Wayne_america_recap_video
Adventures, Videos

WayneAmerica Fly-In Fun

When we learned both National STOL and STOL Drag were having competitions in Wayne, Nebraska, the FO crew was up for another adventure. And what’s an adventure without a little deviation from a plan? This came by way of a 400+ mile “side…
August 3, 2023
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summer_solos_blog_feature_homepage_2
Adventures

Summer Solo Stories

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 one cut off their back. We’ve had some awesome entries.  You can read…
July 19, 2023
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Off roading in Colorado blog feature
Adventures

Off-roading in the San Juans

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 some of the best off-road exploring in the country. Located…
July 8, 2023
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Adventures, Oshkosh

What to Expect at Oshkosh 2023

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 or a rookie, we've got something for everyone…
June 28, 2023
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backcountry_flying_feature
Adventures, Navigators, Videos

Backcountry Flying tips from Instagram

Flight Outfitters teamed up with @emilyattheairport and @brush_pilots on Instagram for an exciting new series about backcountry flying. Head out in a 1956 Cessna 172 taildragger with Emily and Brian for some midwest flying as they discuss lots…
June 12, 2023
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pyoa_winner_2023_feature_homepage
Adventures, Oshkosh

Meet the Winners of the 2023 Pilot Your Own Adventure Contest

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 by Flight Outfitters. Our panel of judges carefully read all…
May 9, 2023
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Adventures, Pilot Spotlight

May Pilot Spotlight: Leigh Coates

May 8, 2023
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simulation learn to fly contest story
Adventures

Learn to Fly Contest

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 with Sporty’s to run a flight simulation driven…
May 1, 2023
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blog_national_stol_partnership
Adventures, Products

WE’VE TEAMED UP WITH NATIONAL STOL!

Flight Outfitters becomes the official team apparel of National STOL! We are pleased to announce our partnership with National STOL. You can spot National STOL pilots sporting the official National STOL Airfoil jacket at upcoming competitions.…
April 13, 2023
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5 epic hikes in Mt. Rainier - Mt. Fremont Lookout trail
Adventures

5 EPIC HIKES IN MT. RAINIER

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 parks system. A trip to the area won't be complete without hitting the trails.…
March 24, 2023
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Adventures, Oshkosh, Products

2 New Airport Diagram T-Shirts added to collection

We've added two new airport diagram t-shirt designs to our popular line - Lake Hood Seaplane Base and Daytona Beach International airport. These t-shirts are a must have for any pilot or aviation enthusiast, and are perfect for hanging out at…
March 23, 2023
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