One of the positive aspects of dealing with aviation fuels is that concerns are politically bi-partisan among pilots, the media and even among elected officials. A recent example of this is an article on leaded aviation fuel written by Sarah... Continue Reading →
The pleasure — and pain — of electronics
Posted on January 27th, 2013 by Deb McFarland
Frustration: A deep chronic sense or state of insecurity and dissatisfaction arising from unresolved problems or unfulfilled needs. Boy, does that describe my state of being for the last two days! Continue Reading →
Aviation fuel and the 70/30 mantra
Posted on January 24th, 2013 by Kent Misegades
Over the past few years, a debate has raged over the best way to reduce our dependence on avgas in North America, one of the last places on the planet where leaded fuels remain in use. There are two “camps”... Continue Reading →
Flying high before the (stock market) crash
Posted on January 23rd, 2013 by Dennis Parks
Production of aircraft became a huge industry during World War I. While the government sustained the aircraft manufacturers during this time, this support came to a screeching halt when the war ended. Continue Reading →
Props for the prop
Posted on January 22nd, 2013 by Meg Godlewski
This time of year I find myself doing a lot of intro flights. The first question people ask is, “is it safe?” I reply that I’m more concerned about my safety driving to the airport than I am in the... Continue Reading →
It’s a people thing…
Posted on January 21st, 2013 by Jamie Beckett
It’s long been my contention that people are the magnet that makes airshows and aviation gatherings worth attending — not the aircraft themselves. Admittedly, I am in the minority with that opinion, but the idea seems to be re-enforced for... Continue Reading →
Briefly, a showroom of Cubs
Posted on January 20th, 2013 by Drew Steketee
Imagine yourself in a dealership filled with new Cubs! Continue Reading →
Want to fly a jet?
Posted on January 17th, 2013 by Drew Steketee
After some years, I ran into John and Martha King of King Schools at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention this fall and caught their Light Business Aircraft briefing on jet ownership. As usual they were frank, straightforward and... Continue Reading →
Dine with Patty Wagstaff
Posted on January 17th, 2013 by Dan Johnson
On Day 2 of this year’s Sebring US Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, Florida, EAA Chapter 1240 is sponsoring a dinner featuring aerobatic expert Patty Wagstaff who will perform at the show … with such an airshow being a first... Continue Reading →
Corkey Fornof: Flying with Fury
Posted on January 16th, 2013 by Drew Steketee
“I’ve known your name forever,” I told Corkey Fornof, star attraction of the “First Saturday” breakfast last month at LoPresti Speed Merchants in Sebastian, Florida. “Me too!” laughed the stunt pilot legend, Continue Reading →
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