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Perhaps a third category of aviation writing is that which extols the intentions of muses.
Subscribe me to that one.
Thanks, Paul.
Perhaps a third category of aviation writing is that which extols the intentions of muses.
Subscribe me to that one.
Thanks, Paul.
Instead of “More importantly,” try "Significantly.
Good old days, grass strip in the middle of nowhere, morning dew, propping a Cub from behind using left foot as a chock, good story, keep it up (writing that is).
Several years ago, I had a bear run across in front of my Monocoupe just as I was flaring. I don’t know how we missed but apparently bears can accelerate much quicker than I thought.
Critters happen. Some time back, when I was still a working guy, a Hawker Jet took off at night from one of Nashville’s GA airports. Deer ran out, took an engine out, crew kept it flying and staggered over to Nashville. The plane, with engine and airframe damage, was determined totaled.
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That does not mean we are not paying for her…
As a certified Armchair Pilot and a retired editor, I stand strongly in favor of both
single-malt Scotch and the Interrobang! This is a fun, well-written article – thanks!
Bears that is, though deer too. And watch those hooves - hard, sharp, …
Several years ago a Learjet taking off from Astoria OR hit a moose on the runway at 4am, ruined that mission. (Which was military.)
Do remove pitot probe covers:
https://www.atsb.gov.au/publications/investigation_reports/2022/aair/ao-2022-032/