AOPA just published an article and video about some tailwheel flying I did with Managing Editor Alyssa Miller to complete her tailwheel endorsement. Read more →
Tag: Aviation
St. Maarten
It’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it! A photographic tour of my trip to St. Maarten. Read more →
Gulfstream G650 Accident Report
The Gulfstream G650 accident report has been published by the NTSB. While they strongly point the finger at Gulfstream, after reading the full accident docket, the takeaway for me is that given the kind of testing required by the FAA, it’s a wonder accidents don’t happen more often. Read more →
Flying Eyes Sunglasses
The search for the perfect pair of sunglasses continues! I get a sneak peek at the new Flying Eyes aviation sunglasses. Read more →
AOPA Summit
I recently spent three days as an exhibitor at the AOPA Summit convention in Palm Springs, and the perspective was a bit different from the other side of the booth. Read more →
The Shuttle in the Rear View Mirror
Call me crazy, but it’s kind of weird that people are far more interested in the shuttle now that it’s retired than they ever were when it was actually flying into space. Read more →
Those Fat Cats
If anyone should understand the importance of “the rich” to the aviation sector, you’d think it would be someone who’s involved in business aviation. Sadly, it seems those with money are a target for just about everyone these days. Read more →
Visual Descent Point Hazards
Visual Descent Points were designed to increase flight safety, but despite being “visual” when using them, there may be some nasty things out there that you can’t see. Read more →
The Real Fun
It takes quite a few steps to get a Gulfstream in the air on a typical day. But once those tasks are done the real fun can begin, as this video illustrates. Read more →
Selling an Airplane
Some aircraft sell quickly, others seem to languish for years on the market. Here’s why. Read more →