6th Annual Armed Forces Weekend Celebration & Fly-In, May 20-21, in Brady, TX and Curtis Field (KBBD)! Friday Night on the Square – FREE Fly-In Saturday, 9-4 – FREE A Night in London with Sentimental Journey Orchestra Saturday night 7-11 PM Tickets for Dinner & Dance, $30 available at www.morganmilitaryaviationmuseum.com. Some fuel is available for…
Late last year, the Diamond Aircraft Corporation announced a brand new twin engine, the Diamond DA62. At first glance, this is a pretty cool airplane. It seats 7 passengers, spread out amongst 3 rows, with 2 massive doors, leading to an “SUV” type feel, according to Flying Magazine. That is only one of the “neato”…
I love cross country flights. Airplanes are designed to travel. When I was instructing private students, my favorite lessons were always the first cross country flights. I looked forward to getting my students out of the pattern, away from the practice area, and showing them what they could really look forward to as a private…
There was a bill introduced in Congress recently to take control of Air Traffic Control away from the FAA and give it to a private, for profit, corporation. The initial reaction of pilots is “Ahhh! User fees!” which we are all adamantly opposed to. There are a myriad of reasons why this is a bad…
Thunderstorms are not to be taken lightly. I know you have probably heard that many times in your flying career. Weather related accidents account for approximately 25% of airline and GA accidents. The Airman’s Information Manual suggests giving a 20 mile berth around thunderstorms. If you are an experienced aviator or a newbie please take…
