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.
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.
pilot sunglasses, sunglasses
John 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 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 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...
human flight, wingsuit, wingsuit flying
John 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...
instrument approach, instrument pilot
John 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...
flying cross, learn to fly, private pilot
John 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...
airmanship, pardo's push
John 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 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...
learn to fly
John 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 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 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 White
January 29, 2012
Chinese Flying Dragons
As pilots we all love anything that flies, but sometimes even I wonder whether this makes any sense at all. One thing I give Red Bull credit for - they find the most amazing flying aircraft and devices - and the pilots to fly them. How would you like to...
chinese flying dragons
John White
January 23, 2012
Why Are Student Pilot Success Rates So Abysmal?
Over the weekend the Sport Aviation Expo took place in Sebring, Florida providing for some interesting news for those of us interested in flying and aviation. These events are usually well attended by representatives from the FAA, and this one was no exception. As always there is news to be...
pilot training, student pilot success rates, student pilots
John White
January 09, 2012
The Essence Of Flight
Those of us who love airplanes and flying love anything that flies. Whenever we hear the sound of an aircraft engine we look skyward to see if we can spot the aircraft, or when we drive by an airport we slow down as we watch an aircraft taking off or...
aircraft, airplanes, flight, flying
John White