I don’t care how well you think you are ready for an emergency, nothing beats professional training to make sure. Please share: Continue Reading →
Perceptions
Posted on January 6th, 2005 by Guy Baldwin
It’s pretty common for the family and close friends of a pilot to consider that pilot “the only one I’d feel comfortable flying with.” It’s no different with my family and non-flying friends. (Those friends of mine who do fly... Continue Reading →
Radio Flyer, Part 3: It’s in the plane, but how do I really use it?
Posted on January 1st, 2001 by Guy Maher
In the past two issues, I have covered the decision process leading to selection and installation of the UPSAT Apollo Full IFR system in my airplane. My installation includes the GX60 IFR GPS/COM and dedicated indicator and associated annunciator panel,... Continue Reading →
Bird bath
Posted on January 1st, 2001 by Guy Maher
One of the pluses of owning your own aircraft is you have the opportunity to really get to know the machine, its characteristics, and its quirks. The operative word here is “opportunity.” Just because you own the aircraft doesn’t automatically... Continue Reading →
Who said that? — The best radio conversations are the shortest
Posted on January 1st, 2001 by Guy Maher
As we take to the skies, one thing is certain: we will eventually hear some interesting stuff over the electronic airwaves. Continue Reading →
Diving into Flying
Posted on January 1st, 2001 by Guy Maher
Like many other pilots in my age group, I acquired my initial interest in flying by watching the CBS television series, “Sky King,” which aired from the mid-’50s through the early ’60s. I had the good fortune to meet the... Continue Reading →
Aircraft shopper 101: The top 25 questions you should ask
Posted on January 1st, 2001 by Guy Maher
When looking to buy a used airplane, the usual route is to scan trade papers, magazines, classifieds, etc., for the initial search. Continue Reading →
Considering companions — Two hours of truth telling goes a long way toward making them more comfortable in the plane
Posted on January 1st, 2001 by Guy Maher
As July rolled around this year, so did another chance to host a regional fly-in for Cardinal owners. The North Carolina event has taken on more of a training emphasis and it’s gratifying to see how many owners traveled great... Continue Reading →
Recoveries:As with flying, preparation is the key to regaining medical after surgery
Posted on January 1st, 2001 by Guy Maher
From mid-November of last year until mid-February of this year, I was at “non-flying” status while recovering from surgery to repair a rotator cuff tear. I used the time as effectively as I could. I put my Cardinal RG in... Continue Reading →
Not just for the big boys
Posted on January 1st, 2001 by Guy Maher
The twin-turbine Bell 412 helicopter I fly for Baptist Hospital in North Carolina sucks a lot of Jet-A. This is why when we land at FBOs, the line crews have big smiles. Continue Reading →
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