A brief video explanation of the four forces and their relationship with the aircraft. Subject: Aerodynamics We made this video as a part of an aerodynamics course that was intended to explain the...
Stalls As a student pilot I did not find books to be as helpful in explaining some things as I would have hoped. In my journey I came across a few videos produced by the FAA back in “the...
Subject: Pilot Medical Holding a valid Third Class Medical Certificate has long been an FAA requirement for all private pilots. According to their website (www.faa.gov): ‘The...
History of the Paper Airplane Paper airplanes have a more noble and storied history that their slender, folded frames bespeak. Considered by most in modern times to be a child’s pursuit, the humble...
One pilot’s view of flying the Smith Cub Since the day I first showed up at the airport many years ago I have heard about Piper Cubs. Everyone described them as a great airplane that was fun to...
Zero/Zero: Flying the C-124 A friend of mine sent me this story about flying a C-124 recently. I was so impressed with it I copied it to the blog. by Charles Svoboda It happened sometime in 1965...
Recently, I had a chance to see a piece of history, the B-29 Superfortress Fifi. 3,970 Boeing B-29 SuperFortress aircraft were built. They were an advanced long range bomber that went into service...
Restoring a Skywagon for a friend. N3115D has never left my mind. That Skywagon was an achievement that brought satisfaction and pleasure to me, and the learning I had throughout the building and...
Tailwheel Part 2 The 180 became part of my life and created a lot of good memories. Eight months go by, and one day I am talking with a friend of mine, and he mentions another tailwheel airplane, a...
