Brazil has long been on my mental “bucket list” of places to visit. Not only is it one of the world’s largest countries both geographically and by population — fifth on both counts — but it’s also the center of attention right now because they are hosting 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. Then there’s the Amazon rainforest; one in ten known species in the world lives in the Amazon, by far the largest collection anywhere. Anyway, recently a two-week trip came up that allowed me to cross this one off my list in the best way possible: on the company dime. Read more →
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Stick & Rudder Skills Are Important
A highly experienced airline captain and ERAU aviation professor has opined that automation management skills should be receiving more focus than basic stick-and-rudder aptitude. Wanna guess what I think of that idea? Read more →
Reflections
Flying, when it’s done right, has some undeniably artistic aspects. This video reminds me of that airborne “zen” many of us pursue when we’re aloft. Read more →
Southeast Alaska
Whether you’re climbing Mt. Denali or just doing a bit of fishing, a trip to Alaska always means “adventure”. On this trip, we got a bit more of it than we expected. Read more →
The Spirit of 1903
If I had one wish for general aviation, it would be that GA grows and prospers. The big debate is over how to do that! From where I sit it’s pretty simple: make it cheaper. Read more →
Adrift in a Sea of Fog
I can’t help waxing poetic about one of my favorite weather phenomena, especially after seeing this beautifully crafted time-lapse homage to the famous San Francisco fog. Read more →
The Future is Already Here
By any measure, general aviation has been on the decline for years in the United States. But I’m convinced the future will be bright — as long as the industry maintains an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to accept risk. Read more →
Aviation Scholarships
Okay, so you want to pursue flight training but the funds just aren’t there. Wouldn’t it be great if someone appeared out of thin air with the money you need to achieve your goal? It’s not as far-fetched as you might think… Read more →
Circling the Pacific
He’s off again! This time it’s a west bound trip as we circle the Pacific Ocean in first-class, Gulfstream style with stops in Alaska, Japan, and Hawaii. Read more →
A Weekend in Yosemite
Summer is here, and what better way to start than spending a long weekend exploring the Yosemite Valley! It’s not flying, but the view is almost as good. Read more →