Sometimes the Flying Weather’s Fit Only for Turkeys
Winter is a good opportunity for telling old aviation stories.
Unusual Attitudes
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The Man Who Saved the Iconic Hartzell Propeller Company
Memories of the manufacturer revolve around a wonderful man, the late Jim Brown.
There Was Just Something About Michael
Departed dear pilot friend was his own man on the ground and in the air.
Getting Tired of Tragic Accidents After Engine Failures on Takeoff? Yeah, Me Too
Engine failure accidents on takeoff are a controversial subject but one well worth the attention of GA pilots.
Need for Pilots Should Not Take the Place of Passion
Keeping the fire burning is an important aspect of pursuing an airline pilot career.
Martha’s Return to IFR Skies
It’s time to go cloud flyin’ again after 56 years, thanks to the help of some wonderful people.
Gear-Up Landings: There Are Pilots Who Have and Those Who May Have To
Landing an airplane with the gear not securely down and locked is a dreadful experience, but pilots and passengers are rarely injured.
When Nature Calls in the Cabin, Be Prepared
Things can get messy if you don’t have a plan for airsickness.
Recalling Wright-Patterson Aero Club’s Unfair Demise
A story about flying clubs…and a true hero.
Finding Wilbur Wright on the Wabash
In my travels, I did stumble onto another memory: a house between Mooreland and Millville, Indiana, with a sign indicating it as the birthplace of Wilbur Wright before the bishop and his family moved to Dayton, Ohio.
