Winging It

Jeff Schweitzer: Airplanes Don’t Kill People, People Do

February 21, 2010
/ flying
/ By tom

The suicide of Austin, Texas pilot Joseph Stack by flying his Cherokee into an IRS office is already stimulating calls for more restrictions on personal aviation. Jeff Schweitzer has written an excellent and well reasoned response to the knee jerk reactions that are being put forth. In part he says: “People fear what they do […]

Apple iPad For Pilots?

January 27, 2010
/ computer flying
/ By tom
/ 6 COMMENTS

The Apple iPad looks like the next great tool for pilots. A model with both 3G and WI-FI – loaded with aviation apps – should be a flight planning powerhouse. The big screen makes it an iPhone on steroids. It is going to be on my wish list.

Max Trescott’s “GPS and WAAS Instrument Flying Handbook”

January 17, 2010
/ flying
/ By tom
/ 5 COMMENTS

I just finished reading Max Trescott’s “GPS and WAAS Instrument Flying Handbook” and I am very impressed. Mr. Trescott has a whole new way of looking at the modern cockpit and of how to use the tools we have available now. No more of the “GPS is handy and all but I don’t y trust […]

Merry Christmas Everyone

December 23, 2009
/ By tom

Here is this years version of my annual Christmas card to you. Featuring Enya singing Oiche Chiuin (Silent Night)

Two More Years Gone By Already

December 9, 2009
/ flying
/ By tom
/ 2 COMMENTS

I just scheduled my FAA medical which means another two years have flown by. With so many projects taking up for my time, I just don’t have enough for any of them. If I could just get rid of work…. Update: 12/14/2009 – I passed again so I’m good until 2011. As Rusty pointed out […]

I Am Still Around

November 25, 2009
/ By tom

I have been bad about posting lately. I have a lot going on but I have not been doing any flying at all recently. I want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Milwaukee Air & Water Show Fundraiser

October 18, 2009
/ airshows flying
/ By tom

If you are in the Milwaukee area, please consider attending this event to help support next year’s Air & Water Show.

Perfect Gear Up Landing

October 16, 2009
/ flying
/ By tom

This pilot is an example of how to stay cool and get the job done when things go bad.

New England and Canada Cruise 2009 – Part 2

October 6, 2009
/ travel
/ By tom

Day 4 – St. JohnWe pulled into the dock at St. John, New Brunswick early on Tuesday morning. The sky was overcast and threatening rain. We didn’t have a shore excursion planned for the day but, while Georgia slept late, I got off the ship for a walk along the waterfront. After seeing the sights […]

New England and Canada Cruise 2009 – Part 1

October 5, 2009
/ travel
/ By tom

Day 1 – New York Our day started early. I was up at 3:30 AM and got Georgia up at 4:00 to be ready when our cab arrived at 4:45. Since Georgia broke her foot last December, she has had a problem walking. Detached tendons in her left foot make it very hard for her […]