Pilot Stories
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012 From The Editor: Backcountry In Style It was the perfect mission of exploring Moab—Utah's popular base for national parks such as Arches and Canyonlands—and the perfect airplane, a Pilatus PC-12 that can land just about anywhere and carry just about anything. |
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Aviation In The Key Of Gee WhizGetting a buzz out of life is easy The other day, we were discussing magazines, writing, flying and other major food groups of life, and I referred to the kind of wordsmithing I've always done as "Gee-Whiz Journalism." |
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Light-Sport Chronicles: Profiles In Vision: Dan JohnsonAn LSA leader divines the past, present and future of LSA Dan characterizes the Big Picture this way: The market has spoken. LSA are here to stay. |
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 The Race For RatingsIt’s important to remember that flying should be fun. New ratings help make it so. One of the most common questions I get has to do with the most unusual aircraft I've flown. |
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Helpful SuggestionsWhen someone makes a suggestion, it might be wise to listen Aviation seems to promote camaraderie among many of those who relish being part of this unique affinity group. |
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 PerceptionIt's your perception, not always reality, that causes fear I'm constantly asked about my unique line of work as an air show pilot, "Do you get dizzy?" or, "Do you wear those earrings when you fly?" But probably the question I'm most asked is about fear—"Aren't you afraid when you're diving toward the ground?" |
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 From Soccer To CessnaA four-country flying adventure in Africa How do you top an unforgettable trip to the FIFA World Cup in South Africa? Throw in a Cessna 182 and a dozen exotic locations in four countries, and voilà! |
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 From The Editor: Cross-Country Sophistication Whether you fly the coastal route or choose California's Central Valley, the flight from Los Angeles to San Francisco is a spectacular one—and it's even more spectacular if you happen to be in a new 2012 Cirrus SR22. |
Friday, April 20, 2012 Ultra-Efficient Panthera Makes its Grand Entrance Slovenian eco-friendly manufacturer, Pipistrel, revealed their super-sleek "Panthera" at Aero Expo in Friedrichshafen, Germany this week. |
Friday, April 20, 2012 Full Speed Ahead For The Cirrus Vision Jet It's official: Cirrus Aircraft is moving ahead with the development of its SF50 Vision Jet |
