Being prepared to handle the bad thing requires forethought. The only way I know how to do it is to sit down in a quiet place, let the imagination wander, and consider every negative possibility that comes to mind. This isn’t dark work. It’s liberating. The scenarios unfold to provide confidence.
Politics for Pilots
For The Love of John Wayne’s Ghost
Female pilots exist. They commit to the same training as their male counterparts. They pass the same tests and ultimately fly the same missions. This should not be a problem. But it can be.
Who Are The Big Three Decision Makers in Aviation?
The decision to fly involves a series of decisions based on available information. Whether regulatory, contractual, or based on personal limitations, the legality and safety of flight comes down to us in the long run. So choose wisely.
The MOSAIC Loophole That Isn’t
The truth is we enjoy such incredible freedom to fly as we choose, to the destinations we wish, in the aircraft we opt to pilot, it’s actually difficult for some of us to recognize the full breadth of our bounty.
DIY Is Where It’s At
Building an airplane teaches kids so much more than the names of airplane parts. They develop the ability to work as part of a cohesive team. Real world problem solving is a constant feature of the program. They even get to wrestle with financial considerations of damaged parts needing to be repaired or replaced. There will be damaged parts. Believe me.
What’s Your Favorite Airplane?
For columnist Jamie Beckett, the answer varies, but always comes back to the one airplane he wishes he could own again — and the one he couldn’t wait to get away from.
Dinner And A Movement
By committing themselves to a mission that has legs, EAA Chapter 1240 hasn’t just embarked on a plan that makes them feel good about themselves. They’re expanding their reach in the community, gaining new members, and helping to put young people on a path to a bigger, more enriching life than this rural community might have offered otherwise.
Buy That Airplane
I’ve owned seven airplanes over the course of my career. Every one of them was a joy to own. Each gave me headaches and heart palpitations when major repairs were needed. Yet the lessons I learned, the experience I gained, and the freedom of having an airplane at my disposal whenever I got the urge to fly was priceless.
When The Rumors Aren’t True
Being wrong is normal. It’s part of the learning process. Being confident we’re right when we’re demonstrably wrong is a problem.