Babies on planes. A public service announcement.
I like babies as well as the next person. At this point in my life, I smile at ’em, play with ’em, …
First anniversary fun, part III: A stop-and-go in Walla Walla
One of my favorite things about flying general aviation is the ability to get to out-of-the-way places, places that are locked in …
Thursday 13: Things I miss about EAA Oshkosh
In my campaign for “Best Wife EVER,” I consented to adding a week of Oshkosh to our honeymoon last summer. For most …
Happy Fourth of July!
One of my favorite photos from Oshkosh 2010. DC-3 with a B-17 overhead Happy Fourth of July and thank you to everyone …
Fabulous photos: Rag wings, warbirds and bi-planes, oh my!
I’m no stranger to the sky, lord knows. But sometimes I find myself disconnected to the process of flying, to being high …
Green gills and formation flying skills
A couple weeks ago I wrote about Mr. T’s newest aviation obsession: formation flying (see here), aka several aircraft flying coordinated missions and …
Life in the sky: Hiding from the TSA, watching grumpy passengers, and keeping perspective
Yesterday I spent 7.5 hours at Midway Airport in Chicago. The length of a business day. The amount of time it takes …
Back in the sky and hijacked by emotions
View from my room near LAX. I wondered why it felt like I sleeping on the tarmac. I was fine until beverage …
Thursday 13: Dealing with fleeting insta-fame
Photo Credit The proverbial phrase is “15 minutes of fame.” I think I got at least 16 for my experience on Southwest …
Managing media: A shout-out to speech communication and drama teachers everywhere
I smiled like a Cheshire cat walking into the terminal after the continuation of Southwest Flight 812, service to Sacramento. After surviving …