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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.
February 23, 2016 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: Handling the Unthinkable

For country-gospel fans, how to "land in green pastures."
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January 5, 2016 / By Martha Lunken

Usual Attitudes: Attitudes on the Air

Pilots and ATC should stick to standard phraseology.
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November 11, 2015 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: Daredevils in a DC-3

Wild adventures with old friends and iconic planes.
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November 10, 2015 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: Cubs, Beer Cans and Nav Lights

Unapproved aircraft hardware takes on "risk management."
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September 23, 2015 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: One of the Trusted

How can the airlines find the right pilot training balance?
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August 28, 2015 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: When “Signed Off” Doesn’t Mean “Safe”

Fresh out of maintenance, that airplane you regard as a familiar friend may have become a nasty stranger.
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June 19, 2015 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: Appalachian Ohio and Its Air Force

A "forgotten" airport comes to life again.
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May 19, 2015 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: Buying Airplanes

The art of buying and selling flying machines.
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March 27, 2015 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: The Beeper and I

Having "accident standby" duty could be a lifesaver — sort of!
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January 31, 2015 / By Martha Lunken

Unusual Attitudes: Lovin’ Them All

I guess there isn't an airplane made I can't learn to love.
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