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The Palm-Z ultralight micro RTF indoors biplane from Silverlit Electronics is a good choice at $29.99 USD or less - a great gift for the junior pilot of any age.

Unable to join the American '99s', because of the small, scattered population, the 'Flying Seven' opened in Vancouver, BC, a club for Canadian women pilots.

Lindbergh devised new high altitude flying to save fuel and crossed the Atlantic in his biplane the Spirit of St. Louis.

WWI provided such an intense testing ground for early aviation that the simple wooden planes of just before the war were almost antiques just a few years later.

Martha's Vineyard's Katama Airfield is a time machine for aviation historians; from its grass-covered runways to its planes and diner it's an American flight classic.

The breakthrough was their invention of three-axis control, which enabled effective steering and maintaining equilibrium. This remains standard on fixed-wing airplanes.

The West Coast Arlington Fly-In, is the nation's third largest general aviation event, just behind EAA's AirVenture at Oshkosh, Wisc., and Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, Fla.

The Fairey Swordfish was approaching obsolescence at the outbreak of World War II and despite that handicap it was still in front-line service on VE Day.

"Cut off the engine, Jack!," Wilbur Wright called to Sadie Van Deman in 1909 as they flew over Washington in a slat and muslin plane.

Louis Bleriot built the first monoplane.

Learning to fly mail planes at 21, Clayton Scott kept his pilot's license active for 79-years in the Pacific Northwest, including 25 years as a test pilot for Boeing.

This young lady showed amazing courage, fortitude, and talent. She goes down in history with a long list of avition firsts to her credit.

One of the Northeast's hottest summer retreats is the nearby island of Martha's Vineyard, accessible only by air or ferry.

Hugo Junkers was something of an aviation visionary, anticipating future develpments in several areas in the early days of aviation, but he came into conflict with Hitler

Two Brothers who owned a bycycle factory and were interested in flying machines as a hobby were the first to build a working airplane.

The Bristol Blenheim entered RAF service in 1937 and could easily outpace the current fighters, yet at the outbreak of war it was already obsolescent.

Small, light, durable, safe for kids and furniture, these indoor RC helicopters and RC planes make excellent gift ideas for rumpus-room fliers aged 8 to adult.

At the oubreak of World War 2 the Whitley heavy bomber was near obsolescent but soldiered on in its intended role and in many others.

A Walmart toy buyer looks at the top trends in RC flying toys (mini RC helicopters have been incredibly popular) and shares picks for Christmas from the Air Hogs brand.

Beauforts entered RAF service as replacements for the elderly Vildebeest torpedo bomber and were involved in many hazardous actions with Coastal Command.

David Lord had an active career with Transport Command; in the Middle East, Burma and in the airborne assault at Arnhem, where he carried out a valiant supply mission.

This exhibition centre explores the two world wars and all conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth during the 20th century and into the 21st century.

Issue 212 passes New Worlds' record run, and has a guest editorial from Paul Raven, and fiction by Douglas Elliott Cohen, Gareth Lyn Powell, Will McIntosh and Tim Akers.

Admission is free to this interactive Florida museum where visitors see vintage aircraft, fly in flight simulators and experience flight in the IMAX theater.

The German engineer, Otto Liliental, was the first man to fly sucessfully and repeatably in a machine of his own design.

The Fairey Battle offered great improvement over the biplanes it superseded but in the harsh reality of combat it failed disastrously.

A brief history of the heroic unit of American pilots who flew for France before America joined World War One.

Here's what may be the first image from Disney/Pixar's 2009 film, Up, due June 12, 2009. Pete Docter (Monsters Inc.) directs with co-director/writer Bob Peterson.

September's Reno National Championship Air Races bring pilots and spectators from around the world to Formula One, T-6, Sport, Biplane, Jet and Unlimited Class contests.

Amelia Earhart as more than just a celebrated woman aviator. She was also a traliblazing feminist, and an independent minded spirit who campaigned for women's rights.

These three epic films from the 1920s, all anti-war movies, have their flaws, but are worth at least one viewing by movie buffs.

Fast planes, aerobatics, static displays, military aircraft, and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight team all converge on Northern Nevada in September.

The Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy have an infamous mistrust of one another. Will the latest squabble over finance see the end of one of Britain's military services?

Biography of pioneer aviator Charles Lindbergh, famous for his 'Spirit of St. Louis' flight from New York to Paris.

The story of James Nicolson's outstanding example of bravery during the Battle of Britain.

The story of Oswald Boelcke whose technical expertise and air combat tactics influenced fighter pilots in two World Wars.

The Mogami class heavy cruisers of the Imperial Japanese Navy were a supporting actor in the great naval Battles in the Pacific in World War Two

In 1977 the Atari 2600 launched in North America, quickly becoming a household name synonymous with video games and the video game industry.

A Walmart toy department manager's top picks for 2009's best toys for girls. Her picks fill the shelves.

No one has been able to explain exactly what happened to Amelia Earhart, the Kansas pilot who vanished over the Pacific Ocean when she attempted to fly around the world.

The story of an epic Malayan bombing mission, Dec. 1941. Scarf witnessed the destruction of his entire squadron but still carried out a heroic solo raid.

This article covers the aerial exploits of Herbert John Hinkler; Australia's Lone Eagle and his record breaking flights. He always flew solo and was a superb navigator.

The story of a doomed operation in February 1942 against impossible odds and the man who became the first Fleet Air Arm winner of the highest recognition for valour.

Witty scribe Dan Greenburg tackles his fears one by one and then writes about them for both adults and kids. He shares his fears about life and food with us today.