Pilot Stories

Chico is just about to open their Air Attack Base for fire season. We’re one of the latest bases to open. There was a fire in our region the other day and a tanker from Hollister came up for it. Needless to say I’m ready to go. The base is great and I am realy […]

Change perception through education

Renaming our kids and our airplanes doesn’t always work

Government advice sometimes is good for everyone, including government

Now-and-forever LSA: Whither goest the industry’€”and why?

The Bonanza is ready to go and I think the dogs have all their stuff. Buddha’s travel cage is clean and ready. Now to figure out what to bring and what to leave, but since I like to travel light it shoudl not be a problemo. I think I’m ready. Monday morning, weather permitting, we […]

I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was 14 and have owned a number of them – BMW’s, Ducati, Harley, Hondas – but have never gotten a motorcycle license. I did this for a reason. My logic was that if I didn’t have a license I wouldn’t be tempted to speed. Considering I’ve owned some pretty […]

I picked up the V35K Tail Bo today and flew it back to St. Augustine. Haven’t had it home for a few weeks because my crew chief Tim had it in Ocala. He’s such a hoarder and didn’t want to give it back. After flying it again, I realize why. It’s sweet! The airplane has […]

I just read that Randy Babbitt’s DUI charge was dismissed. I’m happy for him. Iwonder howall of the squawkers out there who indicted him before he was proven guilty, feel about eating their words. Too often we assume someone is guilty before it is proven and this goes against everything our legal system stands for. […]

I have to pack like I’m heading for a summer cottage in Maine, but I’m not! Things like flight suits and flight bags, which I don’t leave in California in case I get called early to fly (one can only hope) and there’s the week of spring training at McClellan which I finished a few […]