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Flying For a Living

Most of us learned to fly because we love learning new concepts and improving skills. And there’s a lot to learn— aerodynamics, engineering, rules and regulations. That stuff is like catnip to a certain kind of person. And then there’s the payoff. There is so much you can do with an airplane. It truly is magical.

March 11, 2026 /1 Comment/by

When breaking the rules is the safest thing to do

Everything was perfectly normal as I allowed the plane to accelerate to rotation speed, and gently lifted off the runway. But as soon as I began the climb out, I began to suspect that I had made a major mistake. The little Cherokee, normally as docile as an old mare, was suddenly bucking and swaying like a wild bronco trying to throw me off!

September 26, 2018 /7 Comments/by