Author: Ron Rapp

Ron is a Gulfstream G550 captain, as well as a CFI-I/CFI-ME specializing in tailwheel, aerobatic, experimental, formation, and glass-panel flying. He's also an aircraft owner, aerobatic competitor (Advanced category), and a National-level judge. Ron frequently writes on aviation topics via his web site and other industry publications. You'll also find him at the theatre, opera, symphony, or perhaps diving in the Sea of Cortez. Other avocations include boxing, hiking, and indulging in fine food and spirits with friends and family. Ron and his family live in beautiful Orange County, California.

Kristi’s Cub Flight

by Ron Rapp on January 22, 2009 in Aviation • 0 Comments

An account (with photos) of a sunset flight down the coast in a 1943 Piper J-3 Cub. Read more →

US Airways Flight 1549

by Ron Rapp on January 19, 2009 in Safety • 4 Comments

A look at two factors which may have affected the positive outcome of a dual engine failure in a US Airways Airbus A320 Read more →

Changes

by Ron Rapp on January 14, 2009 in Uncategorized • 4 Comments

The new year brings a new look to the House of Rapp, plus a revamped photo gallery and a renewed dedication to actually posting every now and then! Read more →

TFR Madness

by Ron Rapp on January 9, 2009 in Aviation, Politics • 8 Comments

Flight restrictions have truly reached a level which can only be described as insanity; now they’re issuing TFRs for weddings! Read more →

The Pitch/Power Debate: It’s the Trim, Stupid

by Ron Rapp on September 25, 2008 in Aviation • 5 Comments

“Pitch vs. power”? How about “both”! Better yet, let’s focus on something really important, yet often neglected: trim. Read more →

Gyroscopic Precession

by Ron Rapp on September 24, 2008 in Aerobatics, Aviation • 11 Comments

Gyroscopic precession is not well-understood by most aviators… unless they’re aerobatic pilots, that is. Read more →

Snafu

by Ron Rapp on August 11, 2008 in Aviation • 2 Comments

I have six employers, so keeping my schedule straight is a real challenge. Here’s how I do it. Read more →

MOA Flying

by Ron Rapp on July 12, 2008 in Aviation, Safety • 1 Comment

Stay out of MOAs? I don’t think so. MOAs are joint-use airspace, and we need to use them, too. Read more →

Time for a Beat Down, Becker

by Ron Rapp on July 1, 2008 in Aerobatics, Aviation • 0 Comments

As much as I love the Extra 300, I hate that damn Becker com radio. Perhaps it’s time to do something drastic… Read more →

Are Needle, Ball, and Airspeed Obsolete?

by Ron Rapp on May 12, 2008 in Aviation, IFR • 2 Comments

I teach glass panel. I’m a fan of glass panel. But we need to stay proficient on the steam gauges, too! Here’s why. Read more →

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