In March 2014, I had an opportunity to visit Alaska for my aviation consulting with a friend in a Citation CJ3. Flying up to Alaska offers some of the most stunning scenery I’ve seen. Our departure point for the last leg to Anchorage was Hillsboro...
We are fortunate to have a great country just to the south to visit, Mexico. I’m writing this on our trip from MYF (Montgomery Field, San Diego) to Puerto Vallarta (MMPR), a 4.5 hour flight with friends in their Piper Meridian with one stop in Ciudad...
I enjoy flight training, whether as a CFI for over 35 years or as a student. I always learn from the experiences, and believe we can always improve our piloting skills. After obtaining 5 jet ratings, I thought what the heck, time to add another one. My Aero Vodochody...
After flying a number of aircraft over the years, my son Rick, and I had a unique opportunity to fly a Boeing 747-400 flight simulator at United Airlines in Denver, Colorado. To keep my type ratings current, I fly a number of flight simulators which are integral...
My son sent me this fun bed-and-breakfast crafted out of a decommissioned 727 fuselage. The Boeing aircraft saw service for South African Air, but now lives in the tropical canopy 50-feet above the ground. Located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, the views alone are...
Among the best areas to fly are the Bahamas and Caribean. Flying provides the best way to truly tour the islands and experience lesser known spots. Even after making dozens of trips to the islands over the years, each visit is a unique experience not to be missed....
