Airplanes and the daring, courageous men who flew them since I was a little boy have fascinated me. My Uncle came and stayed in my parent’s home for a visit who was a pilot in The Korean War. That clinched my admiration instantly for pilots. I had my answer, Why Are Commercial Airline Pilots Respected? … Read more
I cannot imagine a life without airplanes being involved. Especially my brother’s WWII P 51 D Mustang. “My Sweet Mary Lou.” I hear about people that start learning to fly and give up. Some of whom have spent much time and money. I must wonder, Why Do Student Pilots Quit Flying? Quitting learning to … Read more
After getting my Private Certificate and my instrument rating I did not fly a lot and I asked myself, How Often Should I Fly To Be Safe? I just did not feel I flew enough to fly feeling secure and that my skill and ability were adequate. How Often Should I Fly To Be Safe? … Read more
During my first few years, I flew feeder for Airborne Express in a Piper Navajo out of Denver Stapleton Airport in the early morning hours with a return in the evenings. I was then offered a chance to fly night freight from Billings Logan Airport flying U. S. Mail at night to the Flathead County … Read more
How Do You Choose A Good Flight Instructor? A look at the qualities of a potential flight instructor and the importance of your choice and other aviation facts.
A discussion about the value of being a career pilot and other aviation facts.
Should You Use A Flight Simulator For Pilot Training? A discussion of the value of flight simulators learning to fly and other aviation facts.
We have all heard the phrase “Fly it by the seat of your pants!” That is exactly the phrase that is necessary for learning to fly. The question, “Why Are Pilot Maneuvers Important.” Why Are Pilot Maneuvers Important? It is absolutely mandatory to be able to master the operation of an aircraft. This requires you … Read more
After many years of flying night freight runs flying alone hauling feeder runs for UPS, FedEx. Airborne, and the U. S. Mail I thought about how I had taken the safety of each flight for granted. It came easy for me so I thought I would try to answer the question, “How do you safely … Read more
Over the years I have heard many opinions concerning aircraft accident reports. Did you ever ask yourself, should a pilot read accident reports? Many pilots do not read them and perhaps do not know how to access them. I think they are very relevant to learning to be a better pilot. Should A Pilot Read … Read more