The Dream of Flight | Movie Monday

The Dream of Flight | Movie Monday

Hello again. I feel I owe everyone an apology for going silent over the last little bit, but time just got away from me. Anyway, in an effort to be more organized and get more content and better content out on a regular basis, I’m implementing a new editorial...
Trimotor Aerobatics

Trimotor Aerobatics

I can’t recall if I’ve ever posted this video here, but I felt it is appropriate for a Saturday. The video features Harold Johnson as he puts a Ford Trimotor through some aerobatics. I don’t expect this type of activity would happen in the EAA...
Pilots’ rule number one

Pilots’ rule number one

I just wanted to post a video I encountered recently that highlights the single most important rule in flying – always fly the airplane. The video shows a pilot/flight instructor who apparently faints or becomes otherwise incapacitated. Unfortunately, the guy in...
Bush flying and a couple of great shows

Bush flying and a couple of great shows

I didn’t realize it had been so long since my last post. I’m getting back into the swing of things now and I’ll definitely be posting more. Anyway, as of late I’ve been addicted to two new shows on ‘normal’ TV: Alaska Wing Men and...
No Wonder Chuck Aaron Picked the BO-105

No Wonder Chuck Aaron Picked the BO-105

One of the more spectacular aerobatic acts is Chuck Aaron in the Red Bull Helicopter. Not only does he have a killer mustache, but he does some pretty cool stuff in a helicopter. If you’ve never seen his act, I’ll offer this 2 part video interview: The...
Who would want this job?

Who would want this job?

I was prowling around the AOPA site, and I came across a post in one of their blogs. The video embedded in that post was one of the scariest things I’ve ever seen. It made me think about all the things I take for granted, like high intensity lights on large...