My Cub came out of the factory as a taildragger, somewhere along the line it was converted to a tricycle gear configuration, then in 1997 it returned to its original glory as a taildragger.
Politics for Pilots
Barriers to entry into the cockpit
Sometimes I wonder if the engineers who design cockpits are aware that pilots aren’t born in the seat. We have to get in there somehow.
Benefactor U
I bought a Piper Cub specifically to put it to use in a flying club designed to serve high school and college students.
The fix is in for CFIs
The CFI is a support mechanism for an individual who is trying to achieve a dream. A dream that may be difficult to realize for myriad reasons.
Gone, but not forgotten
Take the stories of the lost and missing to heart. Let someone know where you’re going and plan carefully even for the most familiar flights you make over and over again.
The tolerance it takes
I’m enjoying my time in the air. Allowing myself the freedom to be under control and within limits, while not stressing about being perfect.
People, not machines
Aviation is transformative for people from every walk of life.
The case for the non-profit flight school
While most people think of a non-profit flight school as being just short of insane, under the right circumstances it might actually be the best, most practical option.
We’re back, baby
Perhaps aviation is a bit more inclined to adapt to changing and challenging threats than most businesses.