Read some great articles about flying adventures

UK solo flight to Langenthal, Switzerland - Part One

Enjoy an account of a Jodel D112 flight from the UK to Langenthal, Switzerland

UK solo flight to Langenthal, Switzerland - Part Two

Enjoy reading about the trip home of a Jodel D112 from Langenthal, Switzerland.

Los Angeles to London in a Connie

Courtesy of Air Facts Journal - an account by Bob Buck a legendary TWA pilot, who  flew as Captain in everything from the DC-2 to the 747, becoming TWA Chief Pilot in 1945  

New York to Hong Kong in a TWA Boeing 707

Courtesy of Air Facts Journal - another fascinating yarn by Bob Buck on air travel in a bygone era. 

Airline Flying in the South Pacific Before GPS

Courtesy of Air Facts Journal - introducing John Laming who spent a decade with Air Nauru flying F-28s and B737-200s. 

New York to Paris Round Trip in a TWA Boeing 747

Courtesy of Air Facts Journal  founder - Leighton Collins.  Enjoy his jump seay trip report  in an early era Boeing 747. 

Over the Hump to China

US Air Force magazine article on the challenges and courage required to fly the India to China air bridge over the Himalayas during World War 2.

Golden Era of Air Racing

From Sport in American History and account of the rise and fall of Air Racing in America

Gee Bee the ultimate 1930s Air Racing Machine

An article by Richard Taylor about the distinctive and dangerous Gee Bee R-1 and R-2 aircraft.

How to Land a F-28 With 7 Runway Lights

Courtesy of Air Facts Journal, Maurie Baston provides an account of a "memorable" flight over the South West Pacific over 40 years ago 

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird 

A Brief history, along with some great photos from Lockheed Martin about the awesome SR-71 Blackbird.

Brian Shul, Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Pilot

An article about Brian Shul and his incredible story about how he became a Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Pilot.

Lockheed SR-71 LA Speed Check Story

An entertaining story, told by Brian Shul on a SR-71 training mission

"Milk Run" to Cairo

Another fascinating trip report by Bob Buck.  A 1950 trip Paris Orly to Cairo in a Connie.

Cape York in a Jabiru J230

Steve and his mate Stuart, did the 2021 Cape York Air Safari in August.  This is his report.

Past Air Safari Articles

Enjoy reading about past Air Safaris we have organised and led

Past Event Images

Browse through a collection of images on past events we have managed

About Sydney Social Flying

The aim of Sydney Social Flying is to encourage aircraft owners, pilots, family and friends to experience the enjoyment of exploring Australia by air.  We support the annual Bankstown FunFlight Event.