Author: Ken Kula

Pratt and Whitney Just Celebrated Its First Century in Business

Pratt & Whitney just celebrated 100 years in the aviation engine business – “Dependable Engines” are a big reason for its longevity  Story and photos by Ken Kula Pratt & Whitney Aircraft was formed in April 1925 – just...

Formations Over Oshkosh, Dissimilar and Otherwise

The U. S. Army’s C-142A leads Kyle Fowler in his Long EZ and the NextGen Eagles before an air show opening parachute jump by the Golden Knights Photography by Ken Kula Here are thirty different groups of aircraft seen...

Some of My Favorite Aviation Photographic Opportunities, Volume Two

 Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport  Point Woronzof Road runs along the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport’s western boundary and the Point Woronzof Buffer Park. There’s some space for roadside parking and a small hillside abeam the runway 14 touchdown...

Thirty-Four Vintage Aircraft on the AirVenture Fields in 2025

1929 CURTISS ROBIN Photos and story by Ken Kula The above photo is of a restored 1929 Curtiss Robin, one of the oldest aircraft on the 2025 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh grounds. There were plenty of fifty-plus year-old aircraft in...

Some of My Favorite Aviation Photographic Opportunities, Volume One

Andrews AFB Air Traffic Control Tower Access  The static display ramp at an Armed Forces Day weekend air show at Maryland’s Andrews AFB. Photo was taken from the Andrews air traffic control tower. Stories and photos by Ken Kula....

Goodyear Blimps Celebrate Part of Their Centennial Year in Oshkosh

Wingfoot One and Wingfoot Two are pictured maneuvering in the sky over Oshkosh this year. Story by Ken Kula, photos by Ken Kula and Goodyear’s public relations team Aviation technology has a history of rapid advancement. Flight began with...

Powerplant Paradigm Shifts Seen, Discussed at EAA’s AirVenture 2025

Story and photos by Ken Kula  A piston engine burning leaded fuel is the common way to power both yesterday’s and today’s non-turbine equipped airplanes. Current global intent to replace leaded fuel with an alternative power source (which would...

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