EAA Eagle Flights  Diane Thornton climbed into the cockpit of a T-6 Texan military trainer Tuesday morning and soon was the first adult recipient of an EAA Eagle Flight. Her pilot, EAA president/CEO Rod Hightower, taxied them off in his warbird for a short flight over the Oshkosh area, and when they taxied back onto…

Stall/Spin Awareness The industry has not done a good job keeping people from spinning into the ground. In this short article I will distill down the essence of the problem and hopefully provide another perspective that might keep you out of trouble. History Lesson Although we have failed to eliminate stall/spin accidents, it is not…

Professionalism in Flying: Aviation Professionalism is not the exclusive domain of the airline, corporate, or military pilots. It is an attitude or a state-of-mind that drives decision-making and actions, whether you are flying for-hire or not. Any pilot can fly as a professional regardless of their background.  Also, the equipment or the type of operation has no bearing…

Learning to Fly: Learning to fly is one of the most rewarding things you can do. This article will outline some of the things you should consider when getting your wings. Disclaimer: this is not a complete treatise on the subject, but it might point out some things you haven’t considered. Flight Schools The first…