FAR 107 Explained
I write a short book and get it online in record time. It feels good to be writing books again! Continue reading →
View ArticleAnother Waste of Taxpayer Money
I knew the FAA was slow, but this is ridiculous. Why are the people in Washington so damn stupid with our money? Continue reading →
View ArticleThe FAA’s Irrational Application of a Rule
A little about my Vertical column and the responses to it. Being a helicopter charter operator requires deep pockets and a strong tolerance for Federal government idiocy. Continue reading →
View ArticleAerial Photography: Helicopter vs. Drone
Picking the right tool for the job. If you think one or the other is the perfect aerial photography platform, think again and read on. Continue reading →
View ArticleA Few More Thoughts about my Stupid Pilot Trick
A response to some of the comments I've been getting, along with an update. Here are some additional thoughts about my crash and what came afterward. Continue reading →
View ArticleA Story about Questioning Authority
If something doesn't sound right, it might not be. A story about Part 135 FAA inspections, safety wire, and rules that just don't make sense. Continue reading →
View ArticleA Word about Life after Stress
That whole thing about a weight being lifted off your shoulders? It's true. I realize that I get off on the feeling of relief after facing stressful situations. Continue reading →
View ArticleHelicopter Minimum Altitudes
I bring some facts into a discussion on whether a certain flight is legal. Continue reading →
View ArticleWhy Helicopters Don’t Normally Take Off Vertically
Just because you CAN do something, doesn't mean you SHOULD do it. Continue reading →
View ArticleFlying in a Heat Wave: Safe? Legal?
I explore the logic behind performance charts and what the FAA told me about flying in hot weather. Continue reading →
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