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by Why Fly Staff on June 9, 2010

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Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear (Episode #22) “Bach’s Invitational Cross Country Adventure – Part Two”

by Glenn Norman on August 30, 2010

In Episode #22: Glenn & Michelle have joined Richard Bach’s “Invitational Cross Country Adventure” and arrived safely in Sussex, New Jersey. But before the trip gets underway, Glenn will have to deal with his bias against “Hippies.”

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Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear (Episode #21) Bach’s Invitational Cross Country Adventure – Part One

by Glenn Norman - August 29, 2010
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A re-post of the Episode lost during the “Hack-Attack.”
In Episode #21: Richard Bach writes with an invitation Glenn & Michelle can’t refuse; a trip halfway across America (to straighten out a pair of hippies???)

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Editor’s Update

by Glenn Norman - August 29, 2010
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“Post Hack-Attack” update from Why Fly Editor, Glenn Norman.

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WhyFly is back alive!

by Francois Dumas - August 25, 2010
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Dear members, supporters and readers, Why Fly’s website was attacked by a Russian made malware virus on August 15th. Together with 10 other sites of the 31 I currently run and manage. It was able to get in because of 3 seconds inattentiveness from yours truly. And it has cost me dearly. I have been [...]

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Goodwood Revival Atmosphere

by Francois Dumas - August 25, 2010
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Francois has been visiting Goodwood since 2003, together with his good friend and pilot Didier Keller, and has collected thousands of pictures over time. In the Photo Essay below he aims to provide a taste of the unique atmosphere that is so typical for the autumn flying at Goodwood. Enjoy !

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Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear (Ep. #20) “Barnstorming”

by Glenn Norman - August 9, 2010
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In Episode #20: Glenn & Michelle fly their “new” 1940 Luscombe to an Antique Airplane Fly-In and accidentally become “the stars of the show!”

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Oshkosh 2010 Special

by Why Fly Staff - August 7, 2010
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Why Fly is proud to present Photo Essays from two of our talented contributors. Roy McMillion is one of our original Charter Contributors. Scott Burris we all know as a fine writer, but we had no idea he was also an excellent photographer. Roy & Scott know each other and actually spent part of last [...]

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Oshkosh 2010 Through Scott’s Lens

by Scott Burris - August 7, 2010
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We already knew Why Fly contributor Scott Burris was a good writer. What we didn’t know was just how amazing he could be when he picked up a camera. Here’s Scott’s take on Airventure 2010.

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Oshkosh 2010 by Roy McMillion

by Roy McMillion - August 7, 2010
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We had a couple of our contributors visit the annual Oshkosh Airventure this year. You already saw Scott Burris’ photos, and here are some of the great shots Roy McMillion made for us! Enjoy ! Use your mouse to click through the photographs below. (Not sure how to use the viewer? Read the instructions.) All [...]

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Arlington Fly-in Report

by Kate Beckett - August 6, 2010
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Regular visitors to Why Fly will know all about Glenn Mathews, but now it’s time for his wife to shine. Kate Beckett has been putting her camera to good use as of late, and has kindly agreed to share some of her Images with Why Fly. We’re pleased, and proud, to welcome out latest Contributor to “The Why Fly Family.” Here’s Kate’s first Photo Essay of the recent Fly-In at Arlington, Washington, U.S.A.

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From the Editor’s Desk

by Francois Dumas - August 1, 2010
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‘Acting as Glenn’ I just wanted to make sure you are aware of the new content we’ve posted over the past weeks, even though it is summer time and some of us are traveling or busy in other ways. But first of all let us thank you for coming back and reading the stories on [...]

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Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear (Ep.#19)“Enter Richard Bach”

by Glenn Norman - August 1, 2010
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In Episode #19: An article by Richard Bach (reprinted in Why Fly) had triggered Glenn’s passion for flight and he finally got to meet Bach in the spring of ’71. And, as with most of the events in Glenn’s life, their first meeting was anything but “normal.”

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Dirty Hands and Broken Backs

by Paul Tomascik - July 27, 2010
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It started with a puff of smoke.  The port engine was failing.  The pilot noticed its oil pressure dropping, temperature rising and rpm fluctuating.   The engine was in danger of destroying itself and taking the aircraft down with it; the plane rolled violently to the left. It was a textbook display of asymmetric thrust, a [...]

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Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear (Episode #18) “The Jans”

by Glenn Norman - July 25, 2010
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In Episode #18: Glenn & Michelle were now the proud owners of a 1940 Luscombe 8C Silvaire, but there was still the small problem of learning how to fly it. The previous owner suggested Glenn get checked out by one of “The Jans” who ran the little airport at Markham, Ontario.

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Below

by Michelle Goodeve - July 22, 2010
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Why Fly’s Creative Director, Michelle Goodeve, takes an artistic look at the world from above in her latest Photo Essay, “Below.” {Click on the title to see the full article}

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Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear (Episode 17) “Sexy Silvaire”

by Glenn Norman - July 19, 2010
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In Episode #17: After their first brush with Barnstorming – albeit during a Canadian winter – Glenn & Michelle began to search in earnest for their own antique airplane. But as Glenn had just turned 22, and Michelle was still in her teens, their choice was somewhat limited.

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From The Editor’s Desk

by Glenn Norman - July 17, 2010
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As some of you will have noticed, there appears to have been a dearth of new material during the past week.

Sincere apologies. Our I.T. Director (C.O.O. & Co-Pilot) François Dumas is on vacation in Italy, and the briefings he gave before departing don’t appear to have sunk in.

I can say this with some confidence after spending 3 hours trying to post my latest “Fearless” column and about the same time attempting to update the “Update!” box on the right.

Nevertheless:

a) François got in touch from Italy and straightened out my column. (Click on the “Columns” tab above, then slide right from “Fearless” to “Virtually Flying” {a tribute to our Flight Sim Members}.)

b) François should be back at his summer home in France Sunday evening, so we should be “returning to normal” in the early part of next week.

Meanwhile, as I have learned how to “Post,” I’ll take this opportunity to let you know what’s been recently updated, what’s about to be posted, and what’s “Coming Soon.”

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Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear (Episode 16) “The Winter Wonderland Flying Circus”

by Glenn Norman - July 11, 2010
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In Episode #16: Originally planned as “Enter Richard Bach,” Glenn changed the title to “The Winter Wonderland Flying Circus” for reasons which will soon become obvious. The original title will now apply to a later Episode, when Richard really did enter Glenn & Michelle’s lives in a most unusual way. But right now – let’s go Barnstorming … in the Canadian winter!

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Childhood

by Robert Bach - July 9, 2010
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When I was a kid, back when my dearest wish was to be tall enough to reach the rudder pedals, I hung around the old Navy hangar at Ottumwa, Iowa. Yep, the Navy had a facility deep in the waves of corn once upon the time of the Greatest Generation.

[click on the title to read the entire story]

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Aeroncas In The Evening Sun

by Fearless Widget - July 7, 2010
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Here’s another bit of Sky Candy, brought to you by Fearless Widget Productions. In this video you’ll see a flight of wonderful old Aeronca’s take to the evening skies.

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Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear (Episode 15) “Getting The Widgie Air Born”

by Glenn Norman - July 4, 2010
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In Episode #15: Now Glenn had found “his soul mate,” there was the small problem of winning her over. However, a golden opportunity soon presented itself…
Michelle had never flown.

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