Pilot Stories
Enjoy pilot stories? Our Pilot Talk section is full of informative and entertaining flying tales from accomplished pilot authors.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 I Wanna Build...Sometimes, the dream is more valuable than the reality All of us have curious habits that we'd just as soon have no one know about. |
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 Minimal ExperienceWhat’s appropriate in terms of experience may not be found in the FARs Browse through the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and you'll see specifications for experience in many areas of piloting. |
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 There’s Something About MountainsFar from menacing monsters, mountains can be your best friends The Pan-American Highway threads its way steeply uphill out of Santiago, Chile, climbing into the rarified air of South America's high Andes. |
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 From The Editor: Panhandle Backcountry Northern Idaho is an adventure pilot's dreamland, with dozens of backcountry strips, stunning mountain flying and sizeable lakes perfect for seaplanes. |
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 KenyaPatrolling the national parks I love early mornings in Tsavo. |
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 Warbirds And MeOn being the right age, in the right place, at the right time Does any one actually not like warbirds? |
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 When Close Friends Get Too CloseDon’t assume that just because you’re friends, you can anticipate what the other pilot will do One of the great things about aviation is that people are drawn together by this unique avocation as if they were members of a fraternity or sorority. |
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 Light-Sport Chronicles: Sport-Pilot Survey Says! Part IIMore feedback from our poll of the LSA flying community Last month, through our survey, we met our group of respondents and found out what light-sport aircraft (LSA) they fly. |
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Flying AloneFor some, flying alone is the only way, and for others... Like most new pilots, I began my career renting airplanes and flying with as many friends as I could to mitigate the cost. |
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 From The Editor: Sky Therapy For some, lying on the sofa in a counselor's office is therapy. |
