A first solo flight is always a memorable experience for both student and instructor, but there are a few that stick out in my memory than others. For example, when you solo accidentally… Read more →
Tag: Pitts
Taming the Beast
My most memorable flight? There are many to choose from, but one of the most indelible was soloing a Pitts biplane for the first time in the unexpectedly high winds of the desert southwest. Here’s how it happened. Read more →
Big Brother is Watching
As pilots, it’s worth remembering that virtually all aircraft contain computerized devices, even if they’re just portable ones. They’re everywhere, and they record things that can come back to haunt us later. Read more →
Best Bang for the Buck
What if one of the most fun airplanes you could ever own was also one of the least expensive? Well get out your checkbook boys — it’s not fantasy, it’s the Pitts S-1 biplane. Read more →
Applemoon “Flying” Slide Show
More aviation-themed engagement photos published, along with a multimedia slide show. Read more →
Engagement Photos
Photos and details of our aviation-themed engagement photo session. Read more →
Back in the Saddle Again
Time to prep for the new aerobatic competition season! Here’s my practice strategy, and my problem areas so far. Read more →
These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things
A post — and photos — prompted by my new car, which happens to be the exact same color as my Pitts S-2B! Read more →
Turbine Toucan
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 →
Air on a Six-String
I found a fantastic YouTube video of Sean Tucker’s airshow routine, set to the music of guitar legend Steve Morse. Read more →