My contributions to this blog are largely about exploring the envelope of aviation. That means aerobatics, flying different aircraft, and a lot more. Some of it unexpected. Read More >>
Wilco Films is producing the next big aviation documentary film called "A Pilot's Story". The film will feature Aviation Icons, Hollywood pilots, Astronauts, Aerobatic Champions, Commercial and Corporate pilots and a select number of General Aviation pilots. Read More >>
Many high performance singles such as the Cirrus SR22, some Diamond models, Mooney’s and the Cessna 400 feature the TKS anti-ice system as an option. The SR22 Turbo includes this feature as one of it’s many amazing safety offerings. The newest models are certified for ‘flight into known icing’ but most airplanes that feature this system are not. Without the proper education on it’s limitations, I can see pilots flying themselves into trouble or into a situation where they may not have an out ... and some of those are not so obvious. Read More >>
Introduction
Greeting aviators! I am so happy to be writing this blog at AOPA’s new flying site, LetsGoFlying.com. There is nothing I am more passionate about than spreading the word about aviation in the ever changing online world. A bit about me - I am an active CFI, Podcaster, Video Producer and avid Sailor. Read More >>
Most of my posts on the Let's Go Flying blog have been, up to this point, about professional pilot paths. I want to take a pause from this theme however, to share with you a recently re-discovered reason for wanting to learn how to fly: to find your own personal favorite flight (as a pilot of course). Read More >>
I was talking to airshow performer Greg Koontz about aerobatics and flight training as part of an episode of my podcast, Airspeed. I saw Greg twice last year and he does everything from great aerobatics in a Super Decathlon to landing a Piper Cub on a moving pickup truck. Read More >>
AOPA has announced that its 2009 "Let's go Flying" sweepstakes winner will take home a 2005 Cirrus SR22. Read here for the details.
I have long said the Cirrus is like Apple Computer. Anyone who owns and loves Macs knows what I'm talking about. Cirrus builds innovative, great-looking products that push technology. Cirrus blends form and functionality. Read More >>
In the midst of the economic doldrums, which includes much of the aviation industry, two interesting pieces of news last week give hope to the pilot poluation.
The first comes from Light Sport guru, Dan Johnson. For those who don't read Dan's blog, I highly recommend it. Dan reports that LSA sales remain relatively strong, even as the general piston market slows (that's being kind). Read More >>
Flight Design did not become the best-selling light sport aircraft in the country by being the best looking kid on the block. In fact, the FD is more like that nerdy guy in high school who got straight As and was still the most popular kid at the parties. In other words, looks are deceiving. It is more than just a solid performing aircraft. Despite its funny looking design it has won this low-wing guy over. Read More >>
Pilots will tell you that people love to hear about flying. Mention it at a party or in the office, and you're sure to get : "How long have you been flying?"; "What do you fly?"; "Where do you fly too."; and the best one, "Can you take me sometime?"
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