Leaving Terra Firma

I’d like to go on a true cross-country flight

Matt — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:42:06 +0000

I’ve recently come to the realization that I would like to make an epic flight. I was reading this article on AvWeb and it hit me how inspiring I found the idea of setting off across the country in an old and slow plane. I really envy this guy.

It’s probably just my lust . . . → Read More: I’d like to go on a true cross-country flight

Sometimes I don’t understand…

Matt — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:56:03 +0000

I work at an airport that is located in Class C airspace. It has a fairly sizable set regional air carriers that fly daily as well as a decently sized general aviation population and a cargo ramp for UPS and FedEx. Due to the very diverse nature of flying that goes on the airport . . . → Read More: Sometimes I don’t understand…

Awesome P-51 cockpit 360 degree tour

Matt — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:04:07 +0000

I don’t know if you’ve seen this or not, but it is pretty awesome. It has been making the rounds of the aviation community for a little bit now and I thought I might post it up here.

There’s a group called St Clair Photo Imaging that has done a 360 degree panorama of . . . → Read More: Awesome P-51 cockpit 360 degree tour

Sailplane action over the alps

Matt — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:14:57 +0000

I was wading through my email today and this video was posted to one of the LinkedIn groups that I joined. I have to say that it is a pretty nice video. It’s got some great sailplane action over the alps. I think the best part is the break when the tow plane releases . . . → Read More: Sailplane action over the alps

Hilarious video

Matt — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:33:10 +0000

This is one of my favorite videos. It’s from an Australian TV show. After a while they start flying the level D sim and things really get interesting. I have to confess, the pilots pretty much do the same stuff I would be doing in the sim.

Related Posts:Video: FAA on Mountain FlyingNow . . . → Read More: Hilarious video

Things are getting out of control

Matt — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:01:51 +0000

A Cessna 150

I’d like to begin this post by asking a question. How many people would like to be taken from your vehicle at gunpoint, handcuffed and detained because several years ago someone stole a car with a license plate number that matches the one the state just assigned your new car? . . . → Read More: Things are getting out of control

Video: FAA on Mountain Flying

Matt — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:39:19 +0000

In the middle of the last century, the FAA produced a number of videos on topics that were of particular concern. The videos covered things like hand propping safety, float plane flying, and mountain flying. While video production quality has seriously improved, these videos still offer a great deal of useful information for pilots . . . → Read More: Video: FAA on Mountain Flying

I’d like to lodge a complaint

Matt — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:48:44 +0000

Recent events have gotten me thinking, and I’ve got to say I’m a little put out with this whole Presidential visit TFR thing. Especially since I receive a notice in my email inbox nearly every week. The problem, and source of my complaint, the notices never pop up more than 1 day ahead . . . → Read More: I’d like to lodge a complaint

The Aviator’s Bookshelf

Matt — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 03:33:18 +0000

Since I started flying, I’ve amassed quite a collection of aviation books. During this period of time, I’ve also been focusing on eliminating clutter and moving, so I have focused on value when building my little aviation library. In this post, I’ll look at what’s on my bookshelf and why. In the interest . . . → Read More: The Aviator’s Bookshelf

Buying an Airplane

Matt — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:41:04 +0000

After my recent trip to Oshkosh I returned home with a new goal for the next year or so. To make a long story brief, I spent a lot of time walking through the vintage airplanes while I was there. This wasn’t intentional, it just happened. Why did it happen? Well, I really . . . → Read More: Buying an Airplane