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Red Tails

2012-01-23T14:59:00.000-05:00

A really well done article about a story within the story of the Tuskegee Airmen (thanks Emel). I can't wait to see the movie. http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/22/us/tuskegee-airmen-first-couple/index.html

Jay Jones

2012-01-20T11:34:00.001-05:00

It is with great sadness that I write about the passing of Jay Jones, a friend and mentor. Jay introduced me to general aviation and was the first person to encourage me to work on obtaining my private pilot certificate when I started thinking seriously about becoming a pilot. I relied often on his deep wealth of aviation advice and counsel many times throughout my training and post

A Run for Your Money - Please support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

2012-01-11T15:38:00.000-05:00

Not aviation related, however I wanted to post this for my wife. She has decided to run in the upcoming Pittsburgh half-marathon and, as part of that, is doing a fundraiser for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. If able, she would welcome any support. More information and the link is in the email below. Thank you! Best regards, Craig ----------------------------------------------------

Aviation's economic impact

2012-01-05T11:00:00.000-05:00

Importance of aviation to our economy. A pretty interesting infographic created by the FAA.

American Airlines gets FAA Approval to use iPads

2011-12-14T13:55:00.001-05:00

http://techcrunch.com/2011/12/13/american-airlines-first-to-be-granted-faa-approval-for-pilot-ipads/ Thanks @demmler for the link.

So much for retirement

2011-12-14T13:36:00.003-05:00

Burt is apparently at it again: http://techcrunch.com/2011/12/13/paul-allen-and-burt-rutan-launch-stratolaunch-systems-plan-to-build-worlds-largest-aircraft/

FAA Administrator Arrested For DUI

2011-12-05T16:18:00.000-05:00

The leader of the Federal Aviation Administration get busted for drunk driving. http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/babbitt_drunk_driving_faa_arrest_dui_205839-1.html update 12/7/2011, Babbit resigns: http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/babbitt_faa_administrator_resigns_drunk_driving_dui_dwi_205844-1.html

Real Aviation "Heros" - Mr. Buzz the Neighborhood Pilot

2011-12-04T21:18:00.001-05:00

What NOT to do, from the AOPA Air Safety Foundation.

New FAA NextGen maps

2011-11-16T15:17:00.001-05:00

The FAA has updated their ADS-B Surveillance and Broadcast Services maps and information. It's now a much more readable/usable format. http://www.faa.gov/nextgen/portfolio/trans_support_progs/adsb/broadcastservices/ http://www.faa.gov/nextgen/flashMap/index.cfm

Kenmore Air's 66Z DeHavilland Beaver

2011-11-07T12:30:00.000-05:00

A well done video by AOPA of a day in the life of Kenmore Air's 66Z DeHavilland Beaver near Seattle, WA. If you've ever flown the DHC mission in Microsoft Flight Sim X, you'll recognize many of the landmarks. Article on AOPA

Somewhere Under a Rainbow

2011-10-19T21:50:00.005-04:00

I'll chalk this up in the "you don't see this everyday" category. On my return flight from DC, had an up close and personal encounter with a rainbow.Somewhere under a rainbow from Craig Gomulka on Vimeo.I plan to post some more pictures and detail from another flight into and out of DC's Flight Restricted Zone again soon.Near Latrobe, PA

Amen brother

2011-10-10T13:37:00.002-04:00

"And no avian society ever develops space travel because it's impossible to focus on calculus when you could be outside flying." xkcd: The Corliss Resolution

The Toughest Plane Ever Built?

2011-10-04T14:01:00.003-04:00

The Toughest Plane Ever Built? Take a Look | Wired Science | Wired.com: "We should never glorify war, for there is nothing more horrid; and World War II was the most horrid of all: slaughter in every quarter, and a world of hurt that still rings loud. Yet I find it hard not to admire the resilience of both the people who fought the war and some of the machines they built. I’m not quite sure

#Oshkosh2011 - our trusty GPS

2011-07-30T21:09:00.000-04:00

confirms we are now over a large body of water!

#Oshkosh2011 - leaving the western shore of Lake Michigan heading home

2011-07-30T21:08:00.000-04:00

#Oshkosh2011 - the legendary WWII veteran and test pilot Bob Hoover

2011-07-30T20:41:00.000-04:00

#Oshkosh2011 - Center stage at AirVenture

2011-07-30T20:40:00.004-04:00

#Oshkosh2011 - World's busiest control tower

2011-07-30T20:40:00.003-04:00

#Oshkosh2011 - a line of Stearmen

2011-07-30T20:39:00.001-04:00

#Oshkosh2011 - P-51s ready for action

2011-07-30T20:37:00.002-04:00

#Oshkosh2011 - 2011 Boeing 787 Dreamliner debuts at Oshkosh

2011-07-29T12:06:00.000-04:00

#Oshkosh2011 - 1911 Curtiss Pusher

2011-07-29T12:05:00.000-04:00

First naval aircraft to launch from a ship

#Oshkosh2011 - The Super Chub

2011-07-29T11:51:00.000-04:00

#Oshkosh2011 - F16 ran off the end of the runway - oops

2011-07-29T11:25:00.000-04:00

#Oshkosh2011 - EAA

2011-07-29T11:18:00.000-04:00