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Become An Airline Pilot

Learn the good, the bad and the ugly of becoming an airline pilot. While not easy to accomplish the rewards are very satisfying.

March 06, 2020

Pilot Sunglasses

When it comes to sunglasses quality DOES matter, particularly for pilots. Learn what the FAA considers important in sunglasses for pilots.

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John M. White

October 09, 2018

Turning Fledglings into Fliers

Turning Fledglings into Fliers Years ago I became a flight instructor turning fledglings into fliers while attending Michigan State University. We had a flying club back in those days known as the Winged Spartans. Training new pilots is not only a challenge, but a calling for some who become flight...

John M. White

August 05, 2015

Around The World Flight In A Piper Mailbu

Taking on an around the world flight in your own personal aircraft may be a dream for many, but it has its challenges and hurdles, something to which American Robert DeLaurentis can attest. On May 18th, 2015 DeLaurentis began his quest to fly around the world in his Piper Malibu...

John M. White

December 10, 2013

How Willing Are You To Try Wingsuit Flying And Experience Human Flight?

Wingsuit flying is the sport of wearing special clothing called a "wingsuit" which gives the human body some additional lifting surface allowing the wearer to fly through the air at very high speeds and to experience an exhilarating flying experience. In the late 1990s wingsuits were developed by adding fabric...

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John M. White

November 26, 2013

How To Make An Instrument Approach In Mountains

One of the more interesting challenges for pilots is making instrument approaches in mountainous terrain. Imagine the feeling the first time you descend into the clouds from above where you can see mountains all around you, and tell me if it doesn't cause you to pull your seat belt just...

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John M. White

September 17, 2013

Flying Cross Country

When we first learn to fly we find ourselves immersed in trying to learn everything necessary to pass the written and flight tests. Once we pass those and have our license the real learning begins. Lessons To Be Learned We imagine for a moment we have arrived once we get...

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John M. White

June 13, 2013

Pardos Push

It's March 10th 1967 over North Vietnam, and 2 F-4 Phantoms are attacking a steel mill North of Hanoi. By the end of the day exceptional airmanship will assure that 4 airmen will survive to live another day. First Lieutenant Robert Houghton and Captain Earl Aman in one aircraft, and...

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John M. White

April 25, 2013

5 Things to Consider Before Joining a Flying Club

Whether flying for fun, looking to build hours, or wanting to learn more about flying, joining a flying club is a fun process that can be very rewarding. But there are many details to consider before signing on with a club. I sat down with Mike, a long-time member and...

John M. White

January 07, 2013

Cost Of Flying

Many organizations, including the FAA, feel that the cost of flying is one of the greatest impediments to growth in general aviation. As a result there is a lot of effort to come up with ways to reduce those costs and encourage more people to learn to fly. Add to...

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John M. White

June 14, 2012

Birds Of Prey In Flight

As pilots we can learn a lot from watching birds of prey in flight. The beautiful birds have mastered what man has long wanted to master, the ability to completely control their bodies while in flight. I am fascinated by how birds fly, and by watching them we can not...

John M. White

May 22, 2012

hawk in flight

As a pilot watching a hawk in flight is something very interesting and informative. By taking the time to observe in nature how birds navigate and maneuver through the air we can all become more accomplished airmen and better pilots. Birds use their whole bodies to fly precisely where and...

John M. White

May 15, 2012

The Blue Angels

The Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron was ordered to be formed by the Chief of Naval Operations at the end of the Second World War by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. The idea behind forming this flight demonstration squadron was to keep the general public enthused about aviation through flying in...

John M. White