A persistent low pressure system wreaks havoc with my flying schedule. Read more →
Month: September 2007
Problems at Socal Approach
A recent IFR flight highlights the controller chaos at Socal Approach, and proves once again the old adage “trust, but verify”. Read more →
Turbine Toucan
The era of the biplane is over? Maybe not. Look at this turbine-powered beast, which sports a higher thrust-to-weight ratio than an F-16. Read more →
Air on a Six-String
I found a fantastic YouTube video of Sean Tucker’s airshow routine, set to the music of guitar legend Steve Morse. Read more →
Two Hundred Thousand
My trusty Mitsubishi Eclipse reaches 200,000 miles. But she won’t last forever, so I’m looking ahead to The Next Thing. Read more →