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Jonathan Welsh

@JonathanWelsh4

Travel Editor at Flying Magazine Former freelance writer and 21-year staff reporter at The Wall Street Journal

 Montclair, N.J.
Joined August 2013
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This 1980 North American Sabreliner Is a Fast, Stylish ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

This 1980 North American Sabreliner Is a Fast, Stylish ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

North American Aircraft designed its Sabreliner to offer corporate and military customers impressive performance and utility.

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flyingmag.com/carbon-cub-pil… For the short-field fans...
Carbon Cub Pilot Takes STOL to The Extreme With Helipad Landing

Carbon Cub Pilot Takes STOL to The Extreme With Helipad Landing

CubCrafters joined Red Bull pilot Luke Czepiela and technical consultant Mike Patey in arranging a Carbon Cub landing on a Dubai hotel.

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flyingmag.com/when-planning-… No matter how badly you want to fly to your destination, accept that you might end up driving.
When Planning an Airplane Trip, Make Sure the Car Is Ready

When Planning an Airplane Trip, Make Sure the Car Is Ready

We pilots should have a back-up plan, and remind ourselves that passengers often have lower thresholds for discomfort than we do.

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Sullivan County Airport could add fuel to a Catskills comeback. flyingmag.com/lonely-airport…
Lonely Airport With Long Runway, Interesting History, Seeks Visitors

Lonely Airport With Long Runway, Interesting History, Seeks Visitors

Sullivan County International Airport in upstate New York has been in search of more traffic since opening in 1969.

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I wonder if bidders would have paid more if it was "ex-Steve McQueen." flyingmag.com/jet-that-once-…
Jet That Once Belonged to Elvis Presley Sold at Auction

Jet That Once Belonged to Elvis Presley Sold at Auction

Auction company Mecum says it sold a Lockheed JetStar aircraft that the late rock star Elvis Presley once owned.

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flyingmag.com/finding-your-i… Annie seems comfortable in her new hangar.
Finding Your Ideal Aircraft: Bringing the New Baby Home

Finding Your Ideal Aircraft: Bringing the New Baby Home

Buying an aircraft opens the door to vast travel possibilities, but first you have to fly home, often in an unfamiliar machine.

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flyingmag.com/archer-aviatio… In three years, will we be flying over cities in electric rotorcraft?
Archer Aviation Reveals Midnight Production eVTOL

Archer Aviation Reveals Midnight Production eVTOL

Archer Aviation unveiled its Midnight eVTOL, which it expects to be first in its category to gain FAA certification.

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Why not recon the AT by air before making the end-to-end trek? flyingmag.com/flying-to-hike…
Flying To Hike: Five Airports Close to the Appalachian Trail

Flying To Hike: Five Airports Close to the Appalachian Trail

Flying is a spectacular way to see the Appalachian Trail and a good way to get to great hiking spots and learn interesting history.

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When you want to leave the daily routine far behind... flyingmag.com/a-quiet-place-…
A Quiet Place: Flying to New York’s Fishers Island

A Quiet Place: Flying to New York’s Fishers Island

People have sought peace and quiet on Fishers Island since the 1600s and tourism has long been a sticking point.

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flyingmag.com/seaglider-elec… A faster way to Cape Cod, skipping Route 6.
Seaglider Electric Scale Model Makes First Flights In Rhode Island

Seaglider Electric Scale Model Makes First Flights In Rhode Island

Boat-plane hybrid vehicles known as seagliders use wing-in-ground-effect technology to fly low over water.

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flyingmag.com/review-how-doe… Worth seeing even if you don't love airplanes
Review: How Does Top Gun: Maverick Stack Up?

Review: How Does Top Gun: Maverick Stack Up?

After repeated viewings, FLYING looks at the latest aviation blockbuster.

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flyingmag.com/red-bull-plane… Latest on the Plane Swap controversy
Red Bull Plane Swap Pilot Appears to Post Instagram Confession

Red Bull Plane Swap Pilot Appears to Post Instagram Confession

Luke Aikins, the lead pilot for the Red Bull Plane Swap stunt that streamed live last Sunday on Hulu, has apparently posted a message on his Instagram page in

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flyingmag.com/faa-investigat… A little too much attention?
FAA Investigating Failed Red Bull Airplane Swap

FAA Investigating Failed Red Bull Airplane Swap

Agency says it had denied organizers’ request for permission to perform the stunt.

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Ukrainian Officials Reveal Fate Of World's Largest Cargo Aircraft, 'Mriya'

Ukrainian Officials Reveal Fate Of World's Largest Cargo Aircraft, 'Mriya'

Following Russia's initial invasion, reports circulated that the Antonov An-225 Mriya—the only remaining operational copy of the world’s largest cargo airplane—was destroyed amid fighting.

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flyingmag.com/six-airport-re… Fly-in restaurants are elevating culinary standards
Six Airport Restaurants That Move Beyond the $100 Hamburger

Six Airport Restaurants That Move Beyond the $100 Hamburger

Competition among eateries means more variety than ever in airport fare.

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flyingmag.com/six-private-ai… Private-use airports can be rewarding places to visit. All you have to do is call ahead for permission to land.
Check Out Six of Our Favorite Permission-Only Private Airports

Check Out Six of Our Favorite Permission-Only Private Airports

Pilots should not be intimidated by private strips—just ask.

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flyingmag.com/is-speed-overr… Why rush, if getting there is half the fun?
Is Speed Overrated? We Size Up Six Single-Engine Airplanes on Hypothetical Trips

Is Speed Overrated? We Size Up Six Single-Engine Airplanes on Hypothetical Trips

Pilots shopping for airplanes have a wide range of choices depending, naturally, on how fast they want to go and their finances.

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Mozzie was ready for his closeup flyingmag.com/does-your-dog-…
Does Your Dog Need a Headset? Tips for Flying with Fido

Does Your Dog Need a Headset? Tips for Flying with Fido

Opinions vary on how much special treatment and gear dogs need when flying in GA aircraft.

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Kicking off at Flying Magazine flyingmag.com/lets-fly-to-ne…
Let’s Fly to New Destinations in 2022 and Beyond

Let’s Fly to New Destinations in 2022 and Beyond

New travel section will offer strategies for getting out, having fun.

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Starting as Flying Magazine's travel editor today. So fortunate to be covering aviation, my favorite topic.
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