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Few metaphors have such tangible meaning as taking a few turns around the pattern and thinking, We see so far because we stand on the shoulders of giants. Its easy to tip my mental hat to the Wrights, Curtis or Whittle. But we each have inspired instructors or mechanics who found the burned valve before it failed. What about the oil-field hands whose labor we burn at high expense to practice flying in circles? Most of…

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Key Takeaways:

  • Jeff Van West is departing as editor of IFR magazine after seven years to take on new projects at Redbird Flight Simulations.
  • Frank Bowlin will succeed Van West as the new editor of IFR magazine.
  • Van West expresses gratitude to key contributors, including Brad Rush of the FAA, proofer Kevin Lane-Cummings, Editorial Director Paul Bertorelli, and the magazine's readership for their support and challenges during his tenure.
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Few metaphors have such tangible meaning as taking a few turns around the pattern and thinking, “We see so far because we stand on the shoulders of giants.”

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