Now is a great time to be getting into aviation, these posts will introduce young (in age & attitude) individuals to a variety of potential career paths! The category content is varied with posts related to being and becoming a professional pilot, flight instructor, airport manager, military pilot and/or airline pilot.
Every now and then you have the opportunity to witness something truly interesting, entertaining or historic. I remember once on a family trip to Washington D.C. we waited for hours to watch then President Clinton go by after an event. … Continue reading
The aviation world is an incredibly small, close-knit community, where it seems everyone knows everyone or at least knows someone else who knows someone. To this end, I’ve written in this space about an aircraft that connected a friend and … Continue reading
Today is ReviewBeforeFlight‘s 5th birthday; and that’s amazing if you ask me! I spent quite some time trying to determine how I was going to mark the occasion, but not long ago I was searching through pictures from my years … Continue reading
On August 31, 2018 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Advisory Circular 150/5395-1B – Seaplane Bases. This was an update to the previously existing “-1A” version dated August 2013. This is only the second revision to the Advisory Circular on … Continue reading
An early fall Monday at the airport went from a good day at work to the opportunity of a lifetime, a flight in a B-24 Liberator. Just how rare is flying in a B-24? As it turns out, pretty rare … Continue reading
During 2013 & 2014 I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to share my passion for aviation as the host of a local television show all about aviation. The project started during the preparations for the annual 2012 Mansfield … Continue reading
2008 was a great year of flying for me, which means that during 2018, I’ve had a number of 10th anniversaries of various achievements. August 22nd it was earning my CFI, August 24th was my first flight as an instructor … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe it was 10 years ago today that I earned my flight instructor certificate. When I renewed my CFI again this summer I spent some time reflecting on the journey I’ve had as a flight instructor over … Continue reading
It is with great excitement that I share some personal news, I have accepted a new position with the Barnstable Municipal Airport on Cape Cod. I will be joining the team there as the new Assistant Airport Manager in early … Continue reading
Earlier this week the FAA utilized a NOTICE to remove the requirement for a complex aircraft to be utilized during flight tests of initial commercial pilots and flight instructors. This change is the result of a cause championed by industry, … Continue reading
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