Many early aircraft manufacturers didn’t survive the Great Depression, leaving behind a flock of few-of-a-kind airplanes and memories. It is a treat to find one of these orphaned beauties at a fly-in. Finding two of them is a died-and-gone-to-heaven moment. Such was the case during Sun ‘n Fun 2007 when we encountered two Arrow Sports. […]
Search Results for: questions from the cockpit
Seeing stars
OK, I’ll admit it. When I heard country music star Aaron Tippin was going to be in concert at Sun ‘n Fun, I was excited. Not just because I’m a fan, but because I knew I’d get a chance to sit down and interview him. That’s one of the perks of my job. I get […]
Cessna: The next 80 years
“Not many companies can say that they have been in business for 80 years, especially not many aviation companies,” noted Cessna President and CEO Jack Pelton when we sat down with him at EAA AirVenture in 2006. “But Cessna can. 2007 is our 80th anniversary.” Pelton then quickly noted that the company has been marking […]
EGT: What’s normal
If you notice a sudden change compared to what you’ve experienced, then a chat with your maintenance technician might be in order.
Transition to electronic charts at Jepp’s FlyElectronic.net
Jeppesen recently launched a new website, FlyElectronic.net, dedicated solely to the transition from paper to electronic charts. The website includes a wealth of information on cost, the legality of flying with electronic charts, hardware and software, as well as answers to frequently asked questions about a paperless cockpit, according to Jeppesen officials. Pilots also can […]
The FAA and LASIK surgery: Approval comes with many warnings
About 55% of the civilian pilots in the United States require some sort of vision correction to meet the FAA’s requirements for medical certification, according to the FAA. While glasses are the most common choice, a growing number of pilots are choosing laser refractive, or LASIK, surgery. The procedure alters the curvature of the cornea […]
A chill is in the air: What does that mean for owners?
Each fall I get asked the same question: What should I do to my aircraft before I put it away for the winter? Each fall I get asked the same question: What should I do to my aircraft before I put it away for the winter? The questions usually come from people with open cockpit […]
New documentary captures the passion of flight
Trying to explain your passion for aviation to someone who doesn’t share it is a lot like trying to describe being in love to someone who has never been there. Words just can’t convey the depth of the emotion. Brian J. Terwilliger, producer/director of the full length documentary “One Six Right, the Romance of Flying,” […]
“Last Flight” shares intricacies and emotions of being a pilot
Ever wonder what would happen if the engine of a commercial jet airliner fails? What if the engine fails over the Atlantic Ocean? Tom Chase, author and retired pilot, answers these questions and more in “Last Flight.” Chase is a retired pilot who served 10 years in the Air Force, including duty in Vietnam, then […]