Tag "general-aviation"

June 3, 2013

BLOGGING IN FORMATION IS THIS WEEK!

INTRODUCTION Starting this week, six aviation bloggers will again join forces to provide a series of common posts. Think of us as “blogging in formation” (#blogformation) for the next six days. This month’s theme will be – OUR MOST MEMORABLE FLIGHT. You don’t want to miss this. Tune in to the specific blog listed below on…

April 6, 2013

Why do people stop flying?

Why do people stop flying? Why do normal, well-adjusted, intelligent people drop flying like a bad habit? Unfortunately for our industry there are more than a few legitimate reasons: Expense Time Lack of interest Bad experience Accessibility Life circumstances These can actually overlap to some extent, but let us look at each in detail and…

March 29, 2013

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November 2, 2012

WACO Classic won Autopilot Approval….Really?

Hot off the presses from General Aviation News:  http://www.generalaviationnews.com/2012/11/01/71216/ Editorial WACO Classic Aircraft has won FAA approval of the S-TEC System 55X autopilot STC for installation in the WACO YMF-F5C and 5D. I must have hit my head as child because I don’t get it. Why in the world would I want an autopilot in…

October 30, 2012

Dedicated Facebook Page

We now have a dedicated Facebook page for iflyblog.com Check it out at http://www.facebook.com/iFLYblog This will allow me to provide some additional functionality for folks who like to use social media. Let us know what you think by commenting below or posted on our Facebook page!

September 24, 2012

Kermit Weeks is my Hero!

Ok, if you don’t know who Kermit Weeks is you need let me explain it in one sentence. He is what you or I would be if we were rich! He’s the creator of the Fantasy of Flight Theme Park in Polk City, Florida and he has the largest private collection of airplanes in the…