by Matt | Jun 8, 2010 | Blog, Lessons, Photos
Whether we like it or not, planes crash. People miss details, parts fail, something happens that sets off a sequence of events that end with a crash. The sooner we accept the risks, the better off we are. Don’t read too much into this; I’m not saying...
by Matt | Jun 1, 2010 | Blog, Photos
I’ve been on vacation the last week and I’m working on a post detailing some of the aviation excitement that took place on vacation. To hold you over, I’d like to present one of the best basketball shots ever. Watch CBS News Videos...
by Matt | May 19, 2010 | Aircraft, Blog, Photos
I don’t want you to think I’m turning this into some kind of Youtube aggregator, but after reading about this aircraft on AvWeb and hearing about it on Uncontrolled Airspace (I think), I just have to post this. It’s the Woopy-Fly. The page is in...
by Matt | May 18, 2010 | Blog, Fun Flying, Photos
For some reason I have this love affair with bush flying. Aerobatics are nice, and I certainly look forward to trying them out, but I find no more perfect an example of aviation than a Super Cub alone in the wilds. There’s just something about it that really...
by Matt | May 17, 2010 | Blog, Fun Flying, Milestones, Photos
My parents recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They aren’t big on gifts and things. Well, long story short, Mom got a new convertible this year that she’s calling a gift and she wanted to do something special for Dad. What could be more...
by Matt | May 10, 2010 | Blog, Lessons, Photos
A few months ago, I saw a link on twitter to the following video: I recently remembered this and thought I might post it here and offer some analysis of the overall situation. The biggest talking point I’ve come up with is “Attitude is everything.”...
