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271 Days of Combat

Nathaniel J. Adams and 271 Days of Combat How many people can say their work has changed the face of their home state? And of those, how many can say they did something that substantially affected...

Taxi Losses

Looking at Taxi Losses by Mike Kerwin, VP Analytics Avemco Insurance Company You’ve probably seen statistics which show that the most dangerous time for pilots isn’t when they ‘re students, but...

In the Navy, November 1942

In the Navy, November 1942 Franklin Willard “Robbie” Robinson, Jr. lived a remarkable life. His personal achievements, military service, and other contributions place him among Idaho’s distinguished...

Pilatus PC-12 NG

Pilatus PC-12 NG The main image on this page is a video of the Pilatus PC-12 NG.  Hit the play button in the lower right corner to watch the video. If you have never been to Ibex Utah, you should make...

Ghost Airports: 10 Amazing Real Life Abandoned Airports

Taking a look at 10 fascinating abandoned airports around the world, or ghost airports. As of 2013, the US Department of Transportation shows that there are 19,453 airports1 in operation across the...

Mag Checks

Discussing Aircraft Magneto Checks Pilots take comfort in knowing the aircraft they fly is airworthy. Careful preflight inspections are completed in order to satisfy ourselves that everything is in...

San Diego Part 1

The video above (look for the “play” carrot in the lower right corner of the banner) was filmed using a Cessna 210 as the photo plane (and as a means to haul more people and gear) and a...

Flight Instruments

Reviewing the basic six flight instruments In this article, we will be sharing with you three short videos.  These videos cover the basics of the “basic six” flight instruments.  These...

Taken Away

Taken Away – Working to preserve backcountry airstrips Now I see the secret of the making of the best persons, It is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth. ~Walt Whitman...