by Matt | May 5, 2010 | Aircraft, Blog, Photos
I would like to take this time to state for the record that I have a relationship with the U2 that borders on obsession. I admit the Dragon Lady isn’t exceptionally attractive, but we’re talking about an aircraft designed and built almost 60 years ago....
by Matt | Apr 21, 2010 | Blog, Fun Flying
I just received a notification from my flight school that there will be a TFR over Asheville this weekend. Apparently, POTUS and crew are coming to stay at the Grove Park Inn. This interests me somewhat, because if I had decided to fly to Asheville this weekend, I...
by Matt | Apr 19, 2010 | Blog, Fun Flying
As we approach the vacation season, I thought I might address a few interesting flying experiences. I would like to say that I’ve done all these things, but I will settle for saying that I want to do them. Some require little more than a few hours and some...
by Matt | Apr 14, 2010 | Blog, Photos
So, I read recently that one could get a new Waco biplane with a glass cockpit. Long story short, I would love to have one. Check out this video from Avweb for a good account of what an aerobatic, IFR biplane ought to be. Feel free to check out some of the related...
by Matt | Apr 13, 2010 | Blog, Fun Flying
In case you’ve missed the memo or you’re not on the list for the memos, Sun ‘n Fun starts today. The official details are April 13th through the 18th at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (KLAL) in Florida. It is one of the larger fly-in air shows and...
by Matt | Apr 11, 2010 | Aircraft, Blog, Fun Flying, Photos
I went to DKX for East Tennessee Wings 201o. It is an annual event which allows pilots to come together and earn credits from the FAA Wings program. There is lots of food, hangar flying, learning, and free flight instruction. The idea is that you can come and...
