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Dick Karl

Dick Karl

Dick Karl is a cancer surgeon who appreciates the beauty and science involved in both surgery and flying. Dick’s monthly Gear Up celebrates the human side of flying. He writes about his enthusiasm for both the machines and the people who fly and maintain them.
October 20, 2020 / By Dick Karl

An Empty Sky at Tampa

The silence at Tampa International Airport is sobering.
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August 18, 2020 / By Dick Karl

My First Airline Flight

Looking back as a child flying in a DC-4
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June 18, 2020 / By Dick Karl

Gear Up: The Prius and the Private Plane

It's easier to be a good citizen on the road than in the air.
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May 14, 2020 / By Dick Karl

Gear Up: Getting it Done

Resilience pays off in life—and aviation.
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April 21, 2020 / By Dick Karl

Gear Up: Bad Joke?

There is nothing funny about this insurance market.
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March 24, 2020 / By Dick Karl

Gear Up: A Pilot’s Best Flight

Sometimes it all comes together.
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January 28, 2020 / By Dick Karl

Gear Up: A Gathering of Citations

The Citation Jet Pilots Convention proves a worthy event.
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January 23, 2020 / By Dick Karl

Training for a Turbine Transition

Which method is the best for you?
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December 26, 2019 / By Dick Karl

A Night at the TWA Hotel

Stepping back in time with a return to JFK.
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December 3, 2019 / By Dick Karl

The Best Cockpit Companions

Flying with a good pilot makes for better flying.
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