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Bernie Willis

Jul 2, 20224 min read

Why I Fly, Why I Build

Part 2 of 2 by Bernie Willis If I detailed the lessons learned flying across the continent in that Arrow, it might take a small book....

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John Dahlen

Jun 19, 20222 min read

The AK2RU 2022 VFR Flight is Officially Cancelled

Our final GO/NO GO decision date for the group flight from Nome (PAOM) to Provideniya (UHMD) was March 5th, due to the required minimum...

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Bernie Willis

Mar 26, 20225 min read

Why I fly, Why I Build

By Bernie Willis Part 1 of 2 It's been said that to fly was the dream of man since time began. Watching the birds fly has made us envious...

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John Dahlen

Feb 12, 20224 min read

2022 AK2RU VFR Flight: Is the Third Time the Charm??

by John M. Dahlen Are you looking for a new adventure flight this year? Consider flying your aircraft VFR to the Russian Far East! The...

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John Bone

Oct 6, 20215 min read

VFR Across Russia

By John Bone Editor’s note: This is part 1 of a 2-part submission by John Bone. Part 2 will appear in the next Transponder. JMD In 2019...

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Bernie Willis

Oct 6, 20216 min read

Overheard!

By Bernie Willis A regular reader of this column asked for some thoughts on ski flying. But before I get to that I must share what was...

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