Flying in Small Airplanes: A Passenger’s Perspective I am not a pilot. But I am lucky enough to have a good friend who is. And a few times a month, I get to join him as he takes to the skies in...
A discussion of weather science and aviation weather. Weather Science – The goal The goal of this article is to give you an understanding of the science of what causes weather. This foundation...
Flying to Baja Mexico can be an amazing experience for private pilots. Since I have known Jim he has talked of his experiences flying to the Baja, seeing the whales, eating great food, beautiful...
A private pilot looks at ways you can work to avoid a mid-air collision. On a hot, hazy August afternoon in 1996, we were droning along above Arizona’s Painted Desert at 10,500 MSL, headed due south...
A discussion of how the fuel air mixture impacts the performance of the aircraft’s engine. “What I cannot create I do not understand.” – Richard Feynman In previous articles, I have...
A Pilot Explores the Germanwings Tragedy It’s okay that I am away from my family to take you to yours. It’s my job, my pleasure, my passion, my life as a pilot. I don’t expect you to know that it took...
Work on the Cherokee 140 is Finished The last few months have been very busy in my shop. A lot of high pressure jobs have absorbed more of my time than normal, stealing away that precious time I could...
A look at the eternal struggle of pilot vs mechanic. Logbook Entry Pilot: Evidence of leak on right main gear Mechanic: Evidence removed Sparring with mechanics is part of the fun. With line item...
Lake Placid Airport offers pilots the opportunity to enjoy a unique winter vacation. Here in Idaho, 2014–15 is the winter that wasn’t. Most of our backcountry pilots didn’t even bother putting skis on...
