Recent content by John J

I have been going to Austin every 3 months for over 10 years to visit my wifes mother who is an Austinite. Never get tired of it and it is so nice just to visit the new Blanton Musuem, 6th street. the Texas Musuem and of course the Capital. Bikes are great for the down town area. Even flew my PA...

Mike; I still have my copies of his "Weekend Pilot" and his book about gettin his instrument rating. I just reread his Weeked Pilot. That book got me going to work at the local airport to earn my flying lessons the same year it was published. He in spired many to get out and fly. Thanks for...

Having worked for over 53years and now have 24 people who depend on me in their work training program to help them become fully employed, I cannot just walk away. This week two got real jobs and that is so sweet. Bruce like you I can't flip that switch. John J

Frank Thank you very much for your post. I ahve been away for family matters of taking care of many aging folks and job of taking care of many older workers plus writing ( I will never retire) The sequal is done and is being edited and YES we will get it out by late summer. My flying...

Dr. Bruce You are the Best and thanks for sharing John J

David Thank you very much for your kind note. I guess I got my passion for aviation from talkinmg to dad and my uncle. My uncle flew in the Big One. Dad was an engineer working next to Republic Aircraft where the P 47s came from. They use to swap stories abut engines planes and early...

David Welcome; your topic is very well taken by this older pilot who grew up as an "Airport Kid" Sadly kids will have a very hard time gettng lessons this way for the various labor laws prevent this way of learning. I have found some EAA chapters are really good at getting kids involved in...

Gary; Very nice review, I would be interrested in learning more about the book. When it was published etc. Would like to read it. Sorry I have not responded earlier but have been fixing home and taking care of a dear relative. I am very much an avid reader of early explorers of that time...

HR; Got to ride in quiite a few Connies. Beautiful Planes. One of my favorites. Thanks for sharing John J

Bruce Have a great B Day and thanks for all of your help John J

Reread it last yesterday; Needs some tightening up; Think of your "audience" and of course with the tightening make your grammer and spelling changes. The great thing is that I see a lot of creativity and effort that you have put into this. That is the most important part. The tightening...

On My first read I find it very interesting. I will take another read tomorrow. As a writer and yes I did publish a book it took me much tiime for I always wanted to make changes. I did have some folks who were teachers, librarians and non aviation folks take a read at my manuscripts. That...

A nice Spartan Executive would be nice. lots of room and great sweet sounds. John J

Gravely Point just off DCA's runway 18 during the early 1960's was a great spot for a Geek. Got to see the Connies, DC 7's 6's 4's and yes the 3's. Also lots of Convair 240 and 440s plus Martin 404's. The Electra and Vicounts really added fun to the mix. Nothing is sweeter than hearing a DC...

As an older pilot, I have been using progressives for quite some time. Did try the line bifocals but it got to be too much of refocusing. I have two sets in the flight bag along with some various density shaded clip ons that I get at the local drug store for 3 to 5 dollars. Never had a...