Ear issues and GA flying

I found a great post here from blogger Plastic Pilot. Ear issues are a major concern for me after having 3 painful experiences with tubes that wouldn’t equalize on descent (one on a commercial plane, two on GA planes). One of the major reasons I moved up to pressurization was the discomfort and [...]

Burt Rutan and Sir Richard Branson – What a team!

Just read the news of the talk by Burt Rutan and Sir Richard at Osh Kosh on AvWeb.  I think it’s fantastic that these legends go to KOSH each year.  This talk reminded me of a time a couple of years ago when I saw Burt at the Ted conference.  I spoke to him briefly, [...]

Blogs can fly

Kudos to Rob Mark over at Jetwhine for organizing the first ever aviation blogger fest at Airventure this year. The event attracted 20-30 or so of the leading bloggers in aviation. See Jetwhine’s post here and the AOPA blog post here.
I hope Rob makes this an annual event, as the [...]

MyTransponder.com

I just heard of a new social network for pilots called myTransponder.com. A full review can be found on JetWhine here.
myTransponder.com is currently in beta, but you can request an invite on the page. The site’s goal is to connect pilots from all corners of the aviation world to share experiences, learnings, [...]

Foreflight

I just discovered the iPhone app called ForeFlight, a flight planning software package. I saw it on MyFlightBlog. I am an avid user of FltPlan, a really wonderful and complete web-based flight planning, weather briefing, and filing system. It would be nice to have something on the iPhone. I’ll use it for a [...]

Just found this great photo blog

Check out this great blog from a 757 pilot named Rand Peck. Wonderful photos and great prose.

Can’t believe I’m Missing KOSH

Saw this post today and can’t believe I’m missing KOSH. I’m envious of Jack. OSH is heaven for the aviation buff.
Have fun Jack!!!

Cloudy Day up high

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Heading back west amidst some summer buildups.  This was right over Driggs, ID, home of Teton Aviation Center and Warbirds Cafe. A great place to stop on the backside of the Tetons.

Short Final KJAC

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Landing the Mirage at Jackson a couple weeks back. Brakes up on the ILS.
I liked this photo so much I had to use it for my new Aloft header. Thanks Matt and Toni!!

Pickup

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Picked up the Malibu in Des Moines. The folks at Des Moines Flying Service did a fabulous job getting the ship ready.  This photo was taken right before the maiden voyage. We kept the hangar doors closed for as long as possible b/c the OAT was -15 with wind chill!! Chilly. Aux [...]