Last summer broken bones grounded me. This summer I am making up for lost time by not only doing as much flying as I can, but also flying as many airplanes from my “wish list” as possible. Please share: Continue Reading →
Why do we call an ace and ace?: It was all a mistake in translation
Posted on July 20th, 2007 by Tom Norton
Have you ever wondered why the more successful fighter pilots are called aces? Continue Reading →
Seeing stars
Posted on July 6th, 2007 by Janice Wood
OK, I’ll admit it. When I heard country music star Aaron Tippin was going to be in concert at Sun ‘n Fun, I was excited. Continue Reading →
The FAA propaganda machine: Has you local newspaper fallen victim?
Posted on June 22nd, 2007 by Dave Sclair
If you had any doubts as to whether the FAA was going to mount a full-scale attempt to secure increased general aviation funding for the Next Generation Air Traffic Control system, let me make it very clear: they are in... Continue Reading →
Full leather jacket: it’s much more than a fashion statement
Posted on June 8th, 2007 by Meg Godlewski
“Why are you wearing that thing?” Continue Reading →
We are not alone
Posted on May 18th, 2007 by Tom Norton
Anyone in general aviation who is unaware of the user fee proposals currently being debated in Congress must be singularly disconnected from aviation media. Continue Reading →
The real fun at Sun ‘n Fun
Posted on May 4th, 2007 by Janice Wood
A lot of my friends think I’ve got it made. After all, I not only get to go to Sun ‘n Fun and AirVenture every year, I get paid to go. Continue Reading →
Bigger than life: The world needs more characters like John Thun
Posted on April 20th, 2007 by Dave Sclair
My wife and I were cleaning out some boxes stuffed with old photos when we came across some pictures of the late John Thun. The pictures really set my mind whirling as I thought about this bigger-than-life character from the... Continue Reading →
A rose by any other name? Quirks in rental aircraft inspire nicknames
Posted on April 9th, 2007 by Meg Godlewski
There is a learning curve that must take place when you go from being an aircraft owner to a renter. Continue Reading →
User fees: it’s time to get into this fight
Posted on March 23rd, 2007 by Tom Norton
If you don’t think user fees are the most serious among current threats to general aviation, listen to Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo). Continue Reading →
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