A post — and photos — prompted by my new car, which happens to be the exact same color as my Pitts S-2B! Read more →
Category: Aviation
On Instructing
Many people harbor disparaging attitudes toward instructing, but I feel it’s high time CFIs get the recognition & respect they deserve. Read more →
I Love Days Like This
Recent flights prompt some thoughts about the weather. The rain has been welcome on the ground, but in the air, it’s making life challenging for pilots. Read more →
The Ninth Circle of Hell
To me, a career flying for the airlines looks a lot like the ninth circle of hell. Only worse. Read more →
Fortune Cookie
My fortune: “Confucious say, you are much admired for your adventurous ways”. Thanks, Mr. C…. Read more →
The Case for Spin Training
Have you had spin training? If not, find a good aerobatic instructor and get the lead out. You won’t regret it. Read more →
RNAV Approach Quiz
The AOPA Air Safety Foundation has an excellent (and free) online course on RNAV approaches. I learned a lot! Read more →
The Clue Phone
That smug, Apple-esque feeling of superiority you get from owning an iPhone could backfire… Read more →
Limitations
Analysis of a Hawker 800XP accident which occurred when the flight crew exceeded the aircraft’s published limitations. Read more →
Martin Mars
Photos of some very impressive fire fighting done with the world’s largest operational flying boat, the Martin Mars. Read more →