A lot of things happen at the airport and some times it’s easy for pilots and passengers to recognize these. However, often times there is a lot more than meets the eyes when it comes to airport operations. This category of posts is related to the airfield, aiming to provide a little more of the “rest of the story”, so it say…
I struggled with writing about this for quite some time… But I think it is a worthy story to tell… One of my only guidelines for this site is to stay pro-aviation. Unfortunately though, not everything in aviation is bright … Continue reading
It was 2008 and on August 22nd I became a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). Just 6 days later I earned my seaplane privileges add-on to my Commercial pilot certificate. What’s unique about this? I earned my CFI in Bedford, Massachusetts … Continue reading
In the airport world in Massachusetts I actively participated in the Massachusetts Airport Management Association (MAMA), which represented the interests of the airports and all of aviation in Massachusetts. Working with MAMA helped to introduce me to many of the … Continue reading
ReviewBeforeFlight is a web destination for anyone with an interest in aviation, from airlines pilots to aviation enthusiasts and astronauts to sport pilots! This post is for all of our loyal “plane spotter” ReviewBeforeFlight-ers! Taking pictures of airplanes isn’t as … 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
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to airfield edge lighting… There are a variety of edge lights around airports, most are common and easy to understand, but a lot of times this is something pilots memorize … Continue reading
One of the decisions every plane owner has to make is whether to tie down the plane outside or rent a hanger. The most compelling factor is typically the price difference. I know when I first got Pippa, back in … Continue reading
Fences surround airports; maybe you’ve noticed this trend over the past 10, 15, maybe even 20 years. As we as a population become more aware of security and potential threats, physical barriers are added to life in the name of … Continue reading
Being a member of the airport administration means that your day-to-day work is extremely varied, which is one of the great things about my day job as the assistant airport manager at New Bedford Regional Airport. On any given day … Continue reading
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