Winging It

Reading for Motivation

August 23, 2010
/ flying
/ By tom

Way back in olden times (when I was a teenager) I read the books written by Frank Kingston Smith. I found “Week-end Pilot” and “Flights of Fancy” at the local library and was immediately fascinated. Years later I also read “Weekend Wings”. They might not have been the start of my fascination with flying but, […]

Waukegan Airshow Coming September 11

August 18, 2010
/ airshows flying
/ By tom

Fast jets, exciting aerobatic acts, skydivers and a jet powered school bus – the 2010 edition of the excellent Waukegan Airshow is scheduled for September 11. Many outstanding airshow performers are lined up for this years event. If you are in the area, you really should catch the show.

Line Up and Wait?

August 16, 2010
/ flying
/ By tom
/ 1 COMMENT

If you thought “line up and wait” referred to that cluster of airplanes bunched up at the end of the active runway on a sunny afternoon, you will have to learn a new definition. Starting next month, the tower instruction to “position and hold” (meaning to taxi into the takeoff position on the runway then […]

Lightspeed Aviation Foundation

August 13, 2010
/ Other
/ By tom

The Lightspeed Aviation Foundation was organized as a way for the Lightspeed corporation to give back to the aviation community. For 2010, the foundation will donate $10,000 to each of five non-profit organizations chosen by votes of the nations pilots. So we, as pilots, have a say in how this grant money will be spent. […]

There is Always Next Year

August 2, 2010
/ flying
/ By tom

Due to health issues, Georgia and I missed EAA AirVenture this year. We are already thinking about next year though. It is still far off and a lot can happen in the mean time, but, our hotel reservations are made and we fully intend to arrive in Oshkosh on July 24, 2011.

International Learn to Fly Day

May 10, 2010
/ flying
/ By tom

Saturday, May 15 will be the first International Learn to Fly Day. Flight schools and FBOs across the country will be sponsoring events that day. If you or a friend is interested in learning about flight training, this is a great chance to find out more. You can find a Learn to Fly Day location […]

Better Living Through Alpha: Angle of Attack, Stalls and Spins

May 5, 2010
/ flying
/ By tom

Last night I attended a very interesting seminar at Skill Aviation. The description from the FAA FAST web site was: “Better Living Through Alpha: Angle of Attack, Stalls and Spins This seminar will explore angle of attack, stall and spin dynamics and unusual attitude recovery. After the seminar participants will be able to ask questions […]

A Small Setback for Georgia

May 4, 2010
/ By tom
/ 1 COMMENT

On Thursday, April 29th, Georgia had an appointment with her neurologist. The doctor confirmed that she was doing well and gave the go ahead to start taking the full dose of Mirapex the next day. She ordered the l-dopa discontinued at the same time. We also found out Thursday that the insurance company wanted to […]

Georgia’s Story and Why I Haven’t Been Flying or Posting Much

April 25, 2010
/ By tom
/ 5 COMMENTS

I have not flown an airplane since August of last year. As you might have noticed, I also haven’t posted much lately. It is time to let my readers, if I still have any, know what has been going on. Georgia’s health has been going downhill for at least the last 3 years. It was […]

Another Excellent Book by Max Trescott

March 17, 2010
/ flying
/ By tom

After reading Max Trescott’s GPS and WAAS Instrument Flying Handbook I wanted more. So, I ordered his G1000 Glass Cockpit Handbook. I highly recommend this reference to anyone who pilots, or wants to, an aircraft equipped with the G1000 system installed. Not only will you learn the basic of operating the G1000, you will also get […]