So Many Types, So Little Time
One of the perks of this job is the chance to fly a wide variety of airplanes. My hours and …
Pilot Talk
Tales of wisdom and adventure from our talented columnists.
Trim Trouble
Many private pilots who were trained in airplanes using manual trim wheels, cranks or knobs have transitioned to aircraft equipped …
Fear Of Flying
Am I the only person in the aviation world who has ever gone through, and still goes through, periods of …
Flight I’ll Never Forget: My F-16 Ride
The movie is starting. The cabin is dark with the window shades lowered. I open the ones by me and …
Howard Hughes
This past December 2004 marked the release of a new movie called The Aviator, which is directed by Martin Scorsese …
The Jedi Masters
Someone once said (or should have), âWe’re all either the victims or the beneficiaries of our sources.â In aviation …
Health Hazards
When the new sport-pilot rules, which came into effect on September 1, 2004, were under development, one aspect that …
No Offense
Exactly what part of the brain controls our egos, anyway? Since I’m not a shrink and simply apply what …
The Fury Is Coming
Every once in a while, I’m privileged to fly an airplane that stands out from the pack. While most …
Learning From A Heavy-Iron Accident
A Boeing 727 is different from the airplanes that most of us fly. Nevertheless, there are some things that we …
