Category: Aviation

Red Bull Air Race on TV

I have to hand it to Red Bull, they really know how to put on a slick show. And now the Red Bull Air Race is broadcast on TV! Read more →

The general aviation fleet is put at risk by the loss of a major parts supplier. The reason? Product liability concerns. Read more →

A reader’s email inspires me to expound on ways to keep aviation affordable and interesting for GA pilots. Read more →

General aviation takes the blame again, this time from John Wayne Airport management. I refute their accusations with hard, cold facts. Read more →

A persistent low pressure system wreaks havoc with my flying schedule. Read more →

A recent IFR flight highlights the controller chaos at Socal Approach, and proves once again the old adage “trust, but verify”. Read more →

The era of the biplane is over? Maybe not. Look at this turbine-powered beast, which sports a higher thrust-to-weight ratio than an F-16. Read more →

I found a fantastic YouTube video of Sean Tucker’s airshow routine, set to the music of guitar legend Steve Morse. Read more →

Ah, adventure! Another coast-to-coast ferry flight, this time in a refurbished Grumman Tiger. Read more →

A look at options for repairing the space shuttle while in orbit. Read more →