Martha Lunken

Martha Lunken

Martha Lunken is a lifelong pilot, former FAA inspector and defrocked pilot examiner. She flies a Cessna 180 and anything with a tailwheel, from Cubs to DC-3s.
December 22, 2020 / By Martha Lunken

Dropping In the Landing

Pride is hurt, though not the airplane—this time.
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November 12, 2020 / By Martha Lunken

Maniacal Mnemonics

Learning the pilot’s favorite crutch for recalling critical items
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October 13, 2020 / By Martha Lunken

Sunday Service at an Airport

Flying through the quarantine
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September 8, 2020 / By Martha Lunken

Giving Up Flying…Again

When an aging pilot should call it quits
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August 27, 2020 / By Martha Lunken

My Earliest Flying Experiences

How an Ercoupe created some of my fondest memories
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July 7, 2020 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: What the FAA Lady Said

Learning to keep my mouth shut.
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May 7, 2020 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: My Lips are Sealed

Who does she think she is, Amelia Earhart?
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April 16, 2020 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: Frustrated in Florida

Some destinations aren’t worth the cross-country to get there.
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March 10, 2020 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: Head in the Clouds

Feet in the clay.
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January 30, 2020 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: The Circle Is Unbroken

Remembering aviation friends.
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