Author: Hank Gibson

  • I Learn To Speak Seaplane

    From the time I started flying, I have always had the dream to learn how to fly a seaplane.  As I learned in November, it’s actually learning to land a seaplane, and the veterans call them floatplanes. ProMark Aviation at the Burnet Airport (KBMQ) offers a weekend float plane course that is high on fun…

  • Cirrus G2 Vision Jet

    Well, that was fast. In January, Cirrus announced the Generation 2 SF50 Vision Jet.  After getting the Generation 1 Vision Jet certified in late 2016, Cirrus didn’t waste any time in starting in on improvements. The improvements are pretty sweet, making the G2 Vision Jet even easier to fly and step into for Cirrus’ target…

  • I Love the Piper PA46

    A lot of my customers ask me which airplane that I train in is my favorite.  The Cirrus and the Columbia both are very good airplanes, but if I had my pick, I’d go with a Piper PA46, specifically an ’86-’88 Malibu. I love the Piper PA46.  6 seat, cabin class, pressurization, air conditioning, great…

  • Merry Christmas 2018

    So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son (John 1:14). From the Texas Top Aviation family (Hank, Kelsey, Everett, Cooper, and Cord) to your family, we wish you a…