by Matt | Nov 3, 2011 | Aircraft, Blog, Lessons, Videos
Today’s post is more of a public service announcement than anything. It isn’t flight instruction, especially since I’m not yet qualified, but I want every pilot to learn from it. While perusing YouTube recently, I saw the video above in the side bar....
by Matt | Nov 2, 2011 | Aircraft, Blog, Fun Flying, Videos
If you’re a fan of warbirds and you’re (presumably) not a fan of littering, have I got a treat for you. It’s a long lost (I’m basing this on some of the comments) commercial from Texas. It was born out of a partnership with the State of Texas...
by Matt | Oct 31, 2011 | Aircraft, Blog, Fun Flying, Reviews, Videos
If bush flying is your thing, I’ve discovered a little known movie from Canada that may interest you. I found it on Netflix in the streaming selections (believe it or not). The film, called the Snow Walker, features Barry Pepper as a bush pilot based in Yellow...
by Matt | Oct 19, 2011 | Aircraft, Blog, Multimedia, Videos
If you read this blog much, or even if you don’t, you could probably guess that I love P-51s. While there are definitely other aircraft that tickle my fancy, there is just something special about watching a P-51 fly. I imagine there is something special about...
by Matt | Oct 3, 2011 | Aircraft, Blog, Fun Flying, Videos
If I had to guess, I’d say a lot of people are familiar with Chuck Aaron and the Red Bull BO-109. His act is spectacular, but what could you do with something smaller and more mundane? I don’t know, something like a Robinson R22? If you’re curious,...
by Matt | Sep 28, 2011 | Aircraft, Blog
Initially I had planned to not write a post about the tragedy in Reno. I felt like there was enough noise out there from the mainstream media and other outlets. I didn’t really think there was anything that I could say that would add anything. Also, before you...
