Lessons Learned
Memories Of A Former Spitfire Pilot
A pilot honors his mentor, sharing several of the stories he heard.
Common-Sense Solutions For Winter Flying
A Maine-based pilot shares the lessons he learned for dealing with the cold-weather insanity.
New Pilot Ratings Mean New Radio Challenges
It ain’t easy doing words good. Read about the complications this pilot faced while trying to earn new ratings.
Reunited With The Cessna 152 Aerobat I First Soloed In
Thirty-seven years down the line, I found and bought the plane of my dreams. It’s just as good as I’d hoped it would be.
When Thunderstorm Planning Fails
A simple trip home in a rented Beech Baron turns into an epic mission.
Lost In The Clouds Over Idaho
The dramatic story of a visual flight rules pilot caught in thick clouds and ice between high mountain peaks and the air traffic controllers who helped him save his own life.
How A Simple Flight With A Friend Cured The Fear Of Flying
The beauty of flight helped the author overcome his fear and become an aviation fan for life.
Taking Off In An Old Aeronca Chief On A Short Grass Strip With Tall Trees All Around
Pilot Ric Petit was in for an uphill (literally) battle while on his way to an airshow.
