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Traffic Patterns & Rube Goldberg
by Harold Green Some of us remember when the name Rube Goldberg conjured up visions of unduly complex contraptions designed to accomplish some simple task with a level of complexity that was mind-boggling. For example, to turn on a light … Continue reading
When Is A Touch-And-Go Landing, Not A Landing?
by Gregory J. Reigel Attorney At Law © 2015 All rights reserved. As pilots, we all know that with every takeoff we perform, at some point after that takeoff, a landing will occur, some better than others. This is true … Continue reading
Paulisms by Paul Poberezny
(September 14, 1921 – August 22, 2013) Paul H. Poberezny founded the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) in 1953 and spent a significant part of his life promoting aviation and fighting for the freedom to fly. Paul was an aviator and … Continue reading
Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Q: How deep of snow can I safely land my Bonanza in? A: That depends on snow conditions. Snow can be powder, or wet heavy slop, or frozen on top, or other conditions. I have landed in … Continue reading
Aircraft Maintenance Must Be A Team Effort!
by Dave Weiman There is no professional in aviation I admire more than the aircraft technician. I am amazed each time I do an owner-assist annual inspection as to how much they know, and how skilled they are. So much, … Continue reading