April 19, 2019
Some of you may know about the recent incident which resulted in much damage to the Tailwheel Town PA12. Repairs are underway, but the airplane probably won't fly for another year.
#229 The Dirt Runway
"You would be amazed at how many rated pilots have NEVER landed on dirt or grass."
April 5, 2019
The new syllabus that was started for the LLT Scholarship winners is now a reality. Judy Birchler from Ladies Love Taildraggers has presented two scholarships for it.
#228 Midair
“Coast Guard Air Station, San Fran, this is Helo one three eight six. Mayday, mayday, mayday. We’ve had a bird strike. The pilot is unconscious."
March 22, 2019
My pal, Walt Lasecki and I had a good time in his new Cessna 140 (well, new to him!) It was the first flight I'd had since the big snow and it felt good!
#227 Hold it off
" I’m not always correct, but I do find that I’m often pushing when my students are pulling. "
March 8, 2019
Y'know what? I don't think that the PA12 has been out of the hangar for the last two weeks, so much snow has accumulated at the Sisters airport and my neighborhood adjoining it.
#226 “Prop-Slingin’ a Specialty
"...perhaps it was the snap roll that did it. Whatever it was, the sudden force on the crank shaft caused it to break and the propeller to depart from the rest of the airplane."
February 22, 2019
Copies of "Swoop" are still available! If you'd like an autographed copy, just email me and I'll get one to you. They're only twenty bucks and the payment and book can cross in the mail!
The Pilot’s Bookshelf: #225, “The Doughnut Boy”
A few years ago, Mike Dennis shared his philosophy of writing with me. It seems he felt the main reason for telling a story was to bring forth one from…