Learning to fly at 55 – Intro flight Part 2

The Office

April of 2022, I walked into my local flying club to go for a scheduled introductory flight.  This is a repeat of something that I did about 25 years earlier.  At 55 years old, I had set my goal of becoming a Commercial Pilot.

I had booked the introductory flight about two weeks…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/12/learning-to-fly-at-55-intro-flight-part-2/

A Near Miss, Bitter Sweet?

Too Close to Call

Most aviators will have a near miss with another aircraft sooner or later in their career. This begs the question. Why do they happen? What can be done to prevent them in the future? My story comes during the hour building portion of my flight training, so naturally I was a…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/11/a-near-miss-bitter-sweet/

Aviation Writers Wanted

Writing good articles for aviation readers

We are looking for energetic writers that have expertise in the field of aviation that are willing to create good, informative and entertaining articles. Reading that is helpful, and effective at promoting aviation and the community it supports. We pay for articles that are noteworthy and are ready to…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/10/aviation-writers-wanted/

Emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair

In aviation, many pilots dread the experience of an emergency in flight. In my early years I also disliked working on emergencies. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Done correctly, emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair.

Pick A Field

First Leg.
Maintain Aircraft Control.

A situation occurs, the engine runs…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/11/emergencies-are-as-simple-as-a-4-legged-chair/

Emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair

In aviation, many pilots dread the experience of an emergency in flight. In my early years I also disliked working on emergencies. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Done correctly, emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair.

Pick A Field

First Leg.
Maintain Aircraft Control.

A situation occurs, the engine runs…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/11/emergencies-are-as-simple-as-a-4-legged-chair/

Emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair

In aviation, many pilots dread the experience of an emergency in flight. In my early years I also disliked working on emergencies. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Done correctly, emergencies are as simple as a 4 legged chair.

Pick A Field

First Leg.
Maintain Aircraft Control.

A situation occurs, the engine runs…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/11/emergencies-are-as-simple-as-a-4-legged-chair/

Learning to fly at 55 – Intro flight Part 2

The Office

In April of 2022, I walked into my local flying club to go for a scheduled introductory flight.  This is a repeat of something that I did about 25 years earlier.  At 55 years old, I had set my goal of becoming a Commercial Pilot.

I had booked the introductory flight about two…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/12/learning-to-fly-at-55-intro-flight-part-2/

Learning to fly at 55 – Intro flight – Again!

The Office

In April of 2022, I walked into my local flying club to go for a scheduled introductory flight.  This is a repeat of something that I did about 25 years earlier.  At 55 years old, I had set my goal of becoming a Commercial Pilot.

I had booked the introductory flight about two…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/12/learning-to-fly-at-55-intro-flight-part-2/

Learning to fly at 55 – Intro flight – Again!

The Office

In April of 2022, I walked into my local flying club to go for a scheduled introductory flight.  This is a repeat of something that I did about 25 years earlier.  At 55 years old, I had set my goal of becoming a Commercial Pilot.

I had booked the introductory flight about two…

https://northof49tech.com/2022/12/learning-to-fly-at-55-intro-flight-part-2/

Aircraft Designs That Captivate

René Leduc RL-21 – F-WJDT

If there is any design that captivates my sense of style are the racing aircraft of the french of the 1930’s designs. This particular aircraft by Rene Leduc in 1956. Some records were achieved in light aircraft categories.

Some resources exist for those interested in model aircraft construction. Long fuselage,…

https://northof49tech.com/2023/01/aircraft-designs-that-captivate/