So what’s it like getting checked out in a Stearman? Well, when it’s your Stearman, it’s a little terrifying. The aircraft is a taildragger so you have those attributes to contend with and the Stearman has a reputation that precedes it, and deservedly so. Add to that the fact that this was going to be…
But I thought it was a Stearman? Yes, but no not really. It’s definitely a Boeing, but listen up. Lloyd Stearman, born 1898, worked as an architect after WWI before becoming a mechanic at Laird Aircraft in 1919. Laird sold the company to some of its employees in 1923 and became Swallow Aircraft Company…
Going down the rabbit hole, in my boxers, in the hotel room. So I am on a 7 day trip right now, sitting in my upgraded suite at the Hilton in Naples. It was a pretty easy day of flying. Followed by some good seafood and a few craft brews, overall not a…
This guest post is from Nate Perlman, a seasoned commercial pilot and recent Stearman airplane owner. He has many great stories to share, and we look forward to more! Please sit back and enjoy…. We’ve all heard about those deals you never find yourself in the middle of. That deal about the thing and the…
My friend Jack was flying under the hood, my wife Theresa was in the back with Stella, and I was about to begin a what-if scenario of IFR emergencies for Jack’s instrument training on our cross country. I was going to discuss an inflight fire, engine trouble, or maybe electrical loss as the “what if”…
Thanks to guest poster Sam Stoddart for this excellent writeup and video sharing the flight of the Spitfires – great history with a great artist! ——————— On the 18th of August, thousands of spectators gathered at Biggin Hall to watch the World War 2 Spitfires take flight once more to commemorate the 75th anniversary of…
Flight Report: Phenom 300 Business Jet The Phenom 300 Business Jet is Embraer’s latest production aircraft (Legacy 450 just passed certification and sales should begin soon), and has shown great success in both aircraft sales, and aircraft performance. Both the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 are part 23, single pilot certified, jet aircraft. I am not…
I once heard my airline mechanic father say, “All pilots are good for is see light, push button, and get banana”. It was funny but he may have had a point. I remember when glass cockpits were brand new. I once heard the nickname of the “new” Boeing 757 was the Atari Ferrari. For those…
Want to go to the airport…but wx sucks. Now what? Hold on. Today might be a perfect day to enjoy aviation for a fraction of the regular cost. Consider calling ahead and asking either your flight school or fbo shop to see if you can stop by. You may not have had the opportunity before,…
My friend Rick Burgon of www.TallyOne.com and I have been busy collaborating on a new aviation podcast we believe you’ll want to checkout. Why is this podcast different than the dozens of other ones out there? Largely because of our varied backgrounds. I am a professional pilot and general aviation enthusiasts. Rob is a USAF…