Recent content by Bruce Brown

Thanks everyone. Bo, I've always enjoyed your journals. I'll check out your learning to land. Mike and Richard hit on something interesting--how we all learn a little differently. And, Bob, Happy Birthday to Jesse. We have a medical examiner in our area who must be 88 by now, and I believe is...

Absolutely. It doesn't need to be about being 50 or over, but rather as an "older" student. Over 50 just happened to be the boat(plane) I was in...

I am writing an article and would appreciate your input. The article is about older students (50+) and such plateaus they've experienced in their training as fear of stalls, not getting the landings, frustration at no perceived progress, etc., and how they over came them. I've read many posts...

In regards to the DC area, perhaps the first part of a flight service operator's briefing should cover ADIZ restrictions. And if filing electronically, an ADIZ restrictions page should first pop up. Not to free the pilots of their responsibilty of knowing the facts, but rather as another...

Bruce, awesome demo tape, thank you very much. And thanks Steve, I'll check those out... Bruce

It is total anarchy, the inmates are running the Asylum. Out of the clear blue I've been asked to substitute teach film and video production classes at a local high school. I am also to develop my own curriculum and grading, which shouldn't be difficult with the advanced classes, but engaging...

Huge congrats, Michael. That is awesome. On my first solo most of my concentration focused on two things, to watch my airspeed, and to try not to giggle. My airspeed was right on. Bruce

Diana, Great write-up. Thank you for posting. It looks like it was a gorgeous day, everything green and beautiful. Took my Dad up for the first time a few months ago just before his eightieth birthday. He was very quiet most of the flight, either taking it all in or praying, but is still...

Chuck, Under my Username, how do I change the Ultralight to a rented C-172, etc? Thanks, Bruce

Hi KP, Hi Folks, I just registered and wanted to get familiar with the set up. Great to see all these familiar names. Thanks Chuck, Bruce, and all... Regards, Bruce Brown