I drive a truck. I love my truck. I’ve owned trucks since I was 16. Each of them has been a Chevrolet. Two have had V8’s, and I’ve loved every one of them. I still remember, with perfect clarity, when…
Flight Above the Wind
Rod Machado says, “If you’ve never been scared in an airplane, you’ve never been outside the traffic pattern.” I couldn’t agree more. Flying, especially as the pilot, can be rather intimidating at times. Especially if you have passengers on-board. I…
Understanding the Utility of an Airplane
Many pilots, myself included, are surprised to learn of the weight and balance limitations of most general aviation aircraft. Take my training airplane, a Piper Warror, it has four seats, more than enough room for baggage, and can carry 48…
Support Your Airport
Although I’m not one to advocate picketing at Wal-Mart, I do believe that supporting your local community and local businesses is very important. This includes the local airport, which brings commerce unseen into many small communities. For many around here,…