Reviewing my logbook made it clear why I began to include more detailed information about my flights. These logbook entries are a window into my past, a written record of my 30-plus years of flying, and the stories they tell are important to me. Through them I can relive flights with friends and family as we explored new and challenging places. Entering just an airport identifier and a date doesn’t tell the whole story.
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Flying with Jack
Having the right mentor may change your life forever.
High-flying art
John Stahr is an artist who uses airplanes as his canvas. From Richard Branson’s Dassault Falcon 900EX jet to a Phenom 100 to his own RV-8 “American Angel,” he’s created masterpieces on close to 200 airplanes.
Top 5 reasons to fly general aviation
What are your top reasons for being a general aviation pilot?
General aviation pilot helps track an endangered species
For Lighthawk volunteer pilot Dan Silvers, a recent mission gave him the chance to fly low and slow, while at the same time helping ensure the survival of the golden-winged warbler.
Video: Two paralyzed pilots take flight
A new video on YouTube posted by Justin Falls depicts a recent flight with Johnny Ragland, a sport pilot who also happens to be paraplegic. The two men both earned their sport pilot tickets through scholarships with Able Flight.
The kids outside the fence: Tango Thirty One Aero Clube
Started by a star of “Airplane Repo,” the Tango 31 Aero Clube in McKinney, Texas, is bringing kids inside the airport fence to learn how to fly and work on airplanes.
Tips to avoid a brain stall while flying
A little bit of stress can sharpen our piloting skills. But too much and your brain can stall, making aeronautical decision-making close to impossible.
Fun and fellowship at the Gathering of Warbirds Reunion
The Gathering of Warbirds Reunion had a small town intimacy to it with friendly folks happy to chat about planes or cars or both.