Keep up the great work! I think any article about the gracious South would be amiss if it failed to mention Pinehurst. Pinehurst, located in Pinehurst, N.C. (near the city of Southern Pines), is one of America’s great golf resorts. Home to the 1995 US Open, won by Payne Stewart, who was tragically killed in […]
Where to find real Texas BBQ
In Central Texas, I recommend Cooper’s Bar-B-Que in Llano (CoopersBBQ.com). The airport, Llano Municipal (KAQO), is about three miles from the BBQ. The city provides an old car for visitors to drive to the BBQ. If you arrive around noon on a Saturday or Sunday, the voice on the airport unicom frequency will ask if […]
Best in the South
I couldn’t help but read with interest your opinion on The Best In The South (January issue). You covered a lot of topics that really raised my interest — like the one about the best hot sauce or where to find the best seafood, as well as the most interesting places to visit. Now on […]
The mission
One of the nice things about being a grandmother and a pilot is that I can say what I want in print without being unduly flamed. Southern gentlemen have a hard time chastising their mothers and grandmothers, so I plan to take advantage of that regional trait and verbally attack the noun “”mission”” as it […]
Convictions: Done some time? Don’t lie about it during your medical or you may stay ground bound
Many years ago, an airman visited my office at six-month intervals for his Class I medical. He was approximately 35 years old, in good health and his 8500-8 was always filled out perfectly with “no’s” on all of the items, particularly on item 18 in regard to misdemeanor or felony convictions. He came to my […]
Cross-country flight ends in farmer’s field
These January 2003 Accident Reports are provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, they are intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others. Aircraft: Cessna 150. Location: Garner, Iowa. Injuries: None. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: The student pilot was on a cross-country flight. He told investigators […]
Navguard brings security to your parked airplane
Electronic security systems have been a part of the auto industry for some time now. Until now, the only security for aircraft were prop guards and door locks. Engineers at E&E Electronic Engineering Research have created an electronic security system, the Navguard EE777AB, that is both portable and monitored. The unit is completely self contained, […]
Kick the bucket with Eagle One
Wish you could wash your plane without lugging around a heavy bucket of suds? Eagle One has the answer with the introduction of Bucket-Free Car Wash, a spray-on soap that eliminates the need for a bucket while providing a faster, easier and better wash. Bucket-Free has a super-concentrated formula that produces thick, foamy suds that […]
L-3’s WAAS-GPS LandMark TAWS receives FAA certification and STC
L-3 Avionics Systems has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification for its new LandMark TAWS Model 8100 with WAAS-GPS sensor. Shortly after receiving the TSO, L-3 Avionics Systems was awarded the STC aboard the company’s King Air C90. The LandMark 8100 TAWS utilizes an integrated WAAS-GPS sensor, eliminating the need for multiple inputs from other […]