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A Dream Come True

On December 8, 2010 By Francois Dumas
That's the title of 'Navman's' latest column (click on 'columns' along the top of the screen). And yes, we're continuing WhyFly and celebrate that with this new column! As you may or may not know Nina and yours truly visited the US in October and November and I will be reporting on WhyFly about the aviation part of that visit.
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SO WHAT HAPPENED TO WHY FLY?

On October 4, 2010 By Glenn Norman
Regular visitors to Why Fly will no doubt have noticed a dearth of new content in recent weeks. Does this mean Why Fly is dead? By no means.
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Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear (Episode #22) “Bach’s Invitational Cross Country Adventure – Part Two”

On August 30, 2010 By Glenn Norman
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

On August 29, 2010 By Glenn Norman
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

On August 29, 2010 By Glenn Norman
"Post Hack-Attack" update from Why Fly Editor, Glenn Norman.
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WhyFly is back alive!

On August 25, 2010 By Francois Dumas
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

On August 25, 2010 By Francois Dumas
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”

On August 9, 2010 By Glenn Norman
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

On August 7, 2010 By Why Fly Staff
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

On August 7, 2010 By Scott Burris
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

On August 7, 2010 By Roy McMillion
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 Read Full Article →

Arlington Fly-in Report

On August 6, 2010 By Kate Beckett
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

On August 1, 2010 By Francois Dumas
‘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”

On August 1, 2010 By Glenn Norman
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

On July 27, 2010 By Paul Tomascik
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 [...]
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Those Thrilling Days of Yesteryear (Episode #18) “The Jans”

On July 25, 2010 By Glenn Norman
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

On July 22, 2010 By Michelle Goodeve
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”

On July 19, 2010 By Glenn Norman
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

On July 17, 2010 By Glenn Norman
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”

On July 11, 2010 By Glenn Norman
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

On July 9, 2010 By Robert Bach
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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