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 →
Housing Bubble Blogs
One of my guilty pleasures lately has been reading a few “housing bubble blogs”, web sites dedicated to tracking the carnage in the real estate market. 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 →
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 →
A Carb-Free Future
The general aviation fleet is put at risk by the loss of a major parts supplier. The reason? Product liability concerns. Read more →
Getting Back Into Flying
A reader’s email inspires me to expound on ways to keep aviation affordable and interesting for GA pilots. Read more →
SNA Blames Runway Incursions on “Small Planes”
General aviation takes the blame again, this time from John Wayne Airport management. I refute their accusations with hard, cold facts. Read more →
The Annoying Upper Low
A persistent low pressure system wreaks havoc with my flying schedule. Read more →
Problems at Socal Approach
A recent IFR flight highlights the controller chaos at Socal Approach, and proves once again the old adage “trust, but verify”. Read more →