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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…
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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…

SUMMER SOLOS!

Calling all pilots who take their first solo flight from now through June 30, 2023!! 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 there…
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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.…
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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.…
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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…
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Hit the trail with Flight Outfitters Gear

Flight Outfitters is known for it's pilot gear and flight bags, but what you may not know is we can outfit you for more than just epic flying adventures. If you're like us you like to hit the trail as well as the numbers on the runway. Here's…
MASON ROWE - MARCH PILOT SPOTLIGHT

March Pilot Spotlight: Mason Rowe

WAYNE AMERICA FLY-IN

STOL Drag teams up with National STOL for WayneAmerica Fly-In

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 original aviation stories from our staff, friends and customers alike.
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2022 Recap – best videos, stories, and new gear!

2022 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: Solo at 16 For as long as I can remember, I could not wait to become…
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High Sierra Fly-in Video (part 2) released!

In part one of this video series, two members of the Flight Outfitters team set off to attend the High Sierra Fly-in in Nevada. Join them as they make their journey from Cold Springs, Kentucky to Dead Cow Lakebed in Western Nevada. We'll make…
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Piloting our own adventure in the High Sierra

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 on an expedition into the unknown. Obviously the stakes weren’t quite as high as in 1804…
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Flight Outfitters becomes the official apparel partner of Angle of Attack

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 about Chris Palmer and Angle of Attack.  Chris…
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B24 Bomber Ride

Four months prior to the passing of his grandmother, Flight Outfitters founder Mark Glassmeyer booked a flight with his mother in one of the last (if not the last) flying B-24s in the USA. Call it divine intervention, luck, faith, or whatever…
PYOA 5TH PLACE WINNER JUSTIN SPENCE
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The Little Auster

THE PYOA CONTEST 5TH PLACE STORY By:  Justin Spence It all started back in 1947 when off the Auster of England assembly line rolled a shining new Auster J2 Arrow. An aircraft very similar to the Taylorcraft BC-12. It wasn’t known at the…
PYOA 4TH PLACE WINNER EMILY HERRON

Cub 45H – My Family’s Legacy

THE PYOA CONTEST 4TH PLACE STORY By:  Emily Herron Having grown up around aviation and now working in the aviation industry, I have met many pilots and aircraft owners. I’ve heard some incredible stories of how they came to own their most…
PYOA CONTEST 3RD PLACE WINNER MATTHEW NORTHWAY
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Unbroken Chain

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 and the engine settles into a throaty chuff-chuff-chuffing…
PYOA CONTEST 2ND PLACE WINNER DEWEY DAVENPORT
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Full House

THE PYOA CONTEST 2ND PLACE STORY By:  Dewey Davenport On June 28, 2016, I became the caretaker of one of the most important aircraft in the American barnstorming era. In 1927, Ivan Gates, general manager and co-owner of the Gates Flying Circus,…
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A Taperwing’s Tapestry

THE PYOA CONTEST GRAND PRIZE WINNING STORY By:  Brittany Lozier Moon   As a middle school teacher, when I introduce myself to my students, I always tell them that I grew up at the airport. The questionable looks and glances always…
The pilots of STOL Drag: Nat Esser

The pilots of STOL Drag: Nat Esser

Aircraft: Kitfox Model VII - Rotax EP912STI Nat Esser, from Edmonton, Canada may be a newcomer to STOL Drag racing, but she has been working to perfect her aggressive forward slip ever since she first learned to fly gliders with the Royal…
What is STOL drag?

What is STOL drag?

STOL Drag Landing and Take-Off Events take a traditional STOL (Short TakeOff / Landing) competition to the next level. It is extremely spectator friendly and it challenges the pilots like never before. Pilots fly straight 2000' down and back…
FLY BEFORE YOU DRIVE: SOLOW ON 16TH BDAY
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Fly Before You Drive: Solo on 16th Birthday

For as long as I can remember, I could not wait to become a pilot. I was so impatient to fly that I wanted to be ready to solo on my 16th birthday, the very first day I could legally fly an airplane by myself. This is the story of how I made that dream come true, and the people who helped and inspired me along the way.
SPRING SOLOS

Spring Solos

We asked our Instagram 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 amazing entries. Read a few stories below. Julen…
Green Dot Podcast

EAA’s The Green Dot — Flight Outfitters Founder Mark Glassmeyer

The Green Dot is a podcast created by aviation enthusiasts for their fellow aviation enthusiasts. The podcast features EAA and aviation news, general aviation topics, history, personal experiences from hosts and guests, and plenty more. This…
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Pilot Your Own Adventure Trailer

Last summer we handed over the keys to the Pilot Your Own Adventure #FOcamper to Josh Flowers from Aviation101films and Chelsea Smith (@highmaintenance_chels) to take it on an adventure of a lifetime. They traveled all over the country before…
PILOT'S DISCRETION PODCAST

Pilot’s Discretion Podcast with Flight Outfitters’ Mark Glassmeyer

Aviation families and rusty pilot dreams, with Flight Outfitters' Mark Glassmeyer. Our very own Mark Glassmeyer sat down with the John Zimmerman from Sporty's on the Pilot's Discretion Podcast. Learn about his simple plan for his student…
OSH21 RECAP
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#Osh21 Recap

CHECK OUT OUR RECAP VIDEO                                                  
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Following the Oregon and California Trails

The PYOA Contest Grand Prize Winning Story by Peter Shannon In the pioneer days, Saint Joseph, Missouri defined the frontier. Before the transcontinental railroad and telegraph, it was a natural assembly point for westbound pioneer wagon trains.…
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The Mass Mass Airport Tour: A Visit to All of Massachusetts’ Public Use Airports in 24 Hours

The PYOA Contest 2nd Place Story By Sheera Kaizerman My boyfriend Reid loves to collect things. I don’t necessarily mean physical things, but for as long as I’ve known him, he’s always had a to do list. Sure, the list has mundane things…

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