California offers a great variety of attractions for General Aviation pilots… While I was on a “road trip” vacation, and not doing any flying, I couldn’t help but let the aviation geek in me have a little fun and dictate … Continue reading
There comes a time when pilots spread there wings in new places. Sometimes this is done by taking a plane and going on a long journey… The other option is renting an airplane while you are away on a trip! … Continue reading
I’m very excited to announce that during the month of August we’ll be publishing a 4-post series, packed with pictures, tips and lessons learned by our own Tom Nery, detailing his longest journey. During the summer of 2013, Tom made an … Continue reading
As we approach the “dog days” of summer, complete with heat and a reasonably high percentage of good days for flying, less the occasional thunderstorm, let’s take a look at a few quick tips for getting the most out of … Continue reading
There are a few simple, yet often overlooked things that pilots can do to make their communications with control towers more effective, efficient and easier! You’ve probably heard the old aviation adage that a pilot short be ahead of the … Continue reading
As you read this the airports of Massachusetts are working together to encourage pilots to get out, go flying and visit the various airports of the Commonwealth! The Fly the Bay State Challenge is a program designed to give us general … Continue reading
Flying is an incredible hobby… I think about the other things I do like fishing and golfing for example. While relaxing, they are ordinary in nature, I mean unless you are incredibly skilled at either, then it is more of … Continue reading
There are only a few airfoils on each aircraft… The wings, the horizontal stabilizer/elevator or stabilator, and the propeller blades. The majority of small general aviation aircraft operate with a two-bladed proper. However, for a variety of reasons, a good … Continue reading
Every now and then someone asks why a community even needs an airport? The answer is easy; it connects everyone on the ground to the National Airspace System (NAS). But, in reality, it is worth much, much more than that… … Continue reading
When you work in aviation, sometimes you can get lost in it… Then there are the other times when you break from your day-to-day routine and have one of those really cool, very rare experiences, where everything happens so … Continue reading
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