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Going through previous posts, as I'm busy procrastinating trying to avoid real work, and came across this one. I feel like I should mention one other major factor in this scenario, as no one else specifically mentioned it (even though I'm sure others have probably noticed, too). This is a...

I'm not sure where everyone is coming up with the idea that you can fly IFR in a non-IFR airplane, for whatever specific purpose. FAR 91.205(d) clearly states: "For IFR flight, the following instruments and equipment are required"" (followed by 9 items). This is a very clear statement...

One of the biggest benefits to me of VFR-on-top is the ability to change altitude as needed to stay *out* of the clouds in an airplane without anti- or de-icing capabilities. It's a handy way to basically keep the flexibility of flying VFR, while retaining the "safety net" of being able to...

When I was flying a Navajo in bush Alaska, engine covers were required equipment to carry along on flights (well, by me - don't think the company cared all that much at the time). Didn't have to use them all that often, since I'd try to do mostly quick-turns, but for anything longer than about...

Oh man! I sure miss my old '65 182. It had aftermarket RayJay normalizing turbochargers, and was a great hauler. Perfect for high-altitude trips crossing the Sierra Nevada when I lived in the Bay Area.

Wow, I'm on a roll tonight.. guess it's triggering some memories here. On a lighter note, I got on a flight one night for a 3-1/2 hour flight down south. I had a center seat assignment. As I approached my aisle, fantasies of getting to sit next to hot women instantly evaporated as I beheld...

Something I jotted down for myself some years ago, but never passed on. This seems like a good place for it.. The Man and the Dogs I was one of the last few passengers to board. I was on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737, and after spending some time in Anchorage, I was headed back to...

I'm not usually all that outgoing, especially on airliner flights. Just about a year ago, I ended up sitting next to a beautiful lady, who happened to be a head flight attendant for that airline, and was deadheading back home. A bit of polite small talk led to the improbable revelation that...