What came before is absolutely incredible. What comes next is truly inspirational.
A little correction goes a long way
There were three CFIs in the pattern. Two of us were doing it right. One of us was doing it wrong.
Passing it on
You’re going flying anyway and there’s an empty seat just to your right. Why not fill it with someone who will come to admire you as we admire those who brought us along?
Where the magic happens
There is no downside to this deal. It’s good for the EAA chapter. It’s good for the students. It’s good for the community as a whole.
Roundabouts and runways
Should we meet in the air you can always depend on me to do the prescribed thing. The expected thing. The safe thing. I hope I can count on you to do the same.
Welcome to the cusp of yet another new age
When that day comes, the only question that still bugs me is what will the neighbors complain about then?
A little give and take never hurts
Your grandmother wasn’t wrong: Honey catches more flies than vinegar ever will.
To your health
The barriers to getting into aviation are falling — or at least the fence that has kept folks out has been lowered, several gates have been left open, and the guard shack is only manned on a part-time basis.
There are moments…
There are moments of great beauty and wonder in the air. There are also moments of concern, with maybe a pinch of fear, lurking over the horizon.