The October 2, 2019 crash of the Nine-O-Nine, B-17 operated by the Collings Foundation, was certainly a tragedy on its own. The recent release of the FAA’s rescission of their Living History Flight Exemption has me thinking about the implications, which could be far more reaching than just one operator. Warbird tours are a wonderful […]
Archives for March 2020
LPV? LNAV/VNAV? What’s My Minimum? Understanding GPS Approach Minimums
When it comes to GPS approaches, not all devices are created equal. This is especially true for older, non-WAAS GPS receivers. While flying a GPS approach seems simple, it can actually be one of the more complicated approaches you’ll fly. Understanding GPS approach minimums is critical to a successful approach. Early GPS Approaches In a […]
A New Site and a New Look
This isn’t my first blog, nor even my first time blogging about aviation. I’ve been writing about aviation since 2007, though those posts have been buried on my personal website and didn’t receive a lot of traffic. My posts have been about my experiences learning, teaching, and just plain flying. I’ve expressed my opinions on […]