Landing a U2 on a Carrier

by | 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....

Southeastern Aircraft Expo

by | Apr 28, 2010 | Aircraft, Photos, Reviews

Yesterday after lunch I made my way to DKX for an open house.  A sales group from Atlanta (PDK I believe) brought a number of aircraft to show.  They also had representatives on hand to discuss and for those so inclined buy the aircraft.  Planes interest me in...

Wake Turbulence Avoidance

by | Apr 23, 2010 | Lessons, Photos

“Caution wake turbulence” is a phrase I heard a lot in my flight training.  It seemed like every time I went out to fly there were KC135s in the pattern.  Wake turbulence is not something I want to encounter, so I paid attention in the ground school...

I'm really digging this plane

by | 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...

East Tennessee Wings 2010

by | 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...