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To Fly Is To Learn—Every Time

A seemingly easy flight from Charlottesville to Tampa proves that there’s no such thing as an easy flight.

No matter what airplane you fly, there's always a chance to gain knowledge whenever you get a throttle in your hand. Courtesy: Dick Karl
Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

“Do you want to fly this leg?”

It’s Capt. Bill, my flying buddy, once again demonstrating his seemingly limitless generosity. I met Bill while attending Cessna Citation CJ1 recurrent training at SimCom in Orlando, Florida, where he was my instructor. He now manages and flies a CJ2+ based in Hilton Head, South Carolina, for a cool company. Sometimes he hires me to be his first officer/co-captain.

Dick Karl

Dick Karl is a cancer surgeon who appreciates the beauty and science involved in both surgery and flying. Dick’s monthly Gear Up celebrates the human side of flying. He writes about his enthusiasm for both the machines and the people who fly and maintain them.

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