Tag Archives: Bob Worthington

How To Respond To An FAA/NTSB Investigation

Posted on May 28, 2020 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2020 issue Piloting an aircraft is fraught with rules and regulations, which can result in the pilot being the subject of an investigation. In 40 years of flying, I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Columns, June/July 2020, The Left Seat | Tagged ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, aircraft, AOPA’s “Legal Services Plan.”, aviation, Bob Worthington, Combat Advisor in Vietnam, Midwest Flyer, NTSB, Pilots, The Left Seat | Leave a comment

Wairbirds I Have Flown (In)

Posted on March 21, 2020 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – April/May 2020 issue Last fall, I wrote an article on “warbirds” for a national aviation organization. One question arose: Have I ever flown in a warbird? My response was yes! But … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2020, Columns, Columns, Columns, The Left Seat | Tagged Air Force Cessna O-2 Skymasters, Air Force L-19, April/May 2020, Bird Dog, Bob Worthington, C-47, Cessna 337, Columns, Fairchild C-119, Flying Boxcar, general aviation pilot, Marine R4D, Midwest Flyer, military aircraft, Oscar Deuce, The Left Seat, UH-1B Huey helicopter, Under Fire with ARVN Infantry, warbirds, WWII | Leave a comment

Now Is The Time To Plan Summer Flying Trips & A Mountain Destination May Not Be Out of The Question

Posted on January 19, 2020 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2020 issue This time of the year, my wife and I – relaxing in front of our cozy fireplace, a U.S. map on our coffee table – would plan fun … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Feb/March 2020, The Left Seat | Tagged AOPA, Bob Worthington, Columns, FAA, Feb/March 2020, Flying Mountain Destination, high-altitude airports, learning mountain flying, Midwest Flyer, Summer Flying Trips, The Left Seat | Leave a comment

Why the Boeing 737 MAX 8 situation matters to GA pilots

Posted on December 5, 2019 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington www.BobWorthingtonWriter.com Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 Most of us general aviation (GA) pilots are familiar with the problems the Boeing Company is wrestling with regarding its 737 MAX 8 aircraft. But how many of … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Dec 2019/Jan 2020, The Left Seat | Tagged 737 MAX 8, Bob Worthington, Flight Training, GA Pilots, Midwest Flyer | Leave a comment

Introducing Dr. Bob Worthington – PILOT, WRITER, SOLDIER

Posted on December 5, 2019 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – December 2019/January 2020 issue Bob Worthington of Las Cruces, New Mexico, has joined the editorial team at Midwest Flyer Magazine to share not only his experience as a pilot and aircraft owner, but also as … Continue reading →

Posted in Dec 2019/Jan 2020, People, Sections | Tagged Bob Worthington, Midwest Flyer Magazine, pilot, The Left Seat | Leave a comment

Don’t Be Complacent: Survival Tips For Winter Flying

Posted on October 15, 2019 by mwflyer

by Bob Worthington Published in Midwest Flyer – October/November 2019 i It was late summer, in the mountains in the Middle East, in combat. I was a U.S. Marine PFC (Private First Class). Military privates are at the bottom of … Continue reading →

Posted in Columns, Columns, Oct/Nov 2019, The Left Seat | Tagged aviation, Bob Worthington, ELT, Midwest Flyer, off-airport landing, pilot, Survival Tips, Winter Flying | Leave a comment

Letter from Bob Worthington

Posted on August 22, 2016 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – Aug/Sept 2016 Dave: I finished reading the magazines you sent me. Looking forward to getting more! In the February/March 2016 issue, I really liked the “Operation LZ” article by Jim Hanson. It is interesting how … Continue reading →

Posted in Aug/Sept 2016, Letters, Sections | Tagged Bob Worthington, Jim Hanson, OPERATION LZ, Vietnam vets | Leave a comment