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Peter Garrison

Peter Garrison

Peter Garrison taught himself to use a slide rule and tin snips, built an airplane in his backyard, and flew it to Japan. He began contributing to FLYING in 1968, and he continues to share his columns, "Technicalities" and "Aftermath," with FLYING readers.
March 30, 2015 / By Peter Garrison

Aftermath: Planned, but Unexpected

A fuel-conscious pilot runs a half-pint short.
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March 27, 2015 / By Peter Garrison

What They’re Made Of

Plastic? Unattainium? We haven't quite decided yet.
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February 25, 2015 / By Peter Garrison

Tabulating Takeoff

The runway may be short, but at least it's virtual.
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February 17, 2015 / By Peter Garrison

Aftermath: Drunk and Disastrous

Alcohol and aviation are best imbibed separately.
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January 23, 2015 / By Peter Garrison

More Than a Pretty Face

The job of a cowling is to efficiently manage inefficiency.
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January 16, 2015 / By Peter Garrison

Aftermath: The New Normal

Every minute, we start from scratch.
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December 30, 2014 / By Peter Garrison

The Next Big Thing

Can't you put those engines somewhere else?
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December 20, 2014 / By Peter Garrison

Aftermath: Too Much

There are limits, even in Alaska.
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November 8, 2014 / By Peter Garrison

Aftermath: His Last Selfie

An amateur test pilot records an unrecoverable spin.
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October 10, 2014 / By Peter Garrison

Where Do Little Airplanes Come From?

They grow in the heads of little kids.
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