Category Archives: Miscellaneous

The Ultimate Paper Airplane

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Dave C

Here’s an interesting story from RadioTimes: “James May dreamt of being a fighter pilot as a child, his passion stoked by hours spent folding and refolding sheets of paper to produce the sleekest flying model. His love of model planes … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Dave C

From all of us at the High Altitude Flying Club, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a high flying New Year!

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Gifts for Pilots

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Dave C

For those of you trying to find that last minute gift for the pilot in your life, AOPA came up with this list: “This week, I take a look items I want from the AOPA Online Store, done in partnership … Continue reading →

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Time for Xmas Lists

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Dave C

Here’s our first one from the AOPA Reporting Points blog….. “I don’t know about you, but I’m in full shopping mode for the holidays. I’ve been buying for my family and others in my life. My husband asked me what … Continue reading →

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Fun in a Cub

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Dave C

On this windy and soon-to-be-cold day, this looks like a lot of fun: Hat tip: AirPigz

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United Airlines’ First 787

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Dave C

You have to see this video…. Hat Tip: Huff Post Travel

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Free for Aspiring Pilots

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Dave C

From AVweb: “EAA said this week that Sporty’s has made its new Learn To Fly course available to all Young Eagles free of charge. Sporty’s has previously offered its recreational and private pilot courses free to Young Eagles, and more … Continue reading →

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Yuppie 911?

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Dave C

A New York Times article talks about how the personal locator beacon is putting a strain on search and rescue: “Consider the case that unfolded in the Grand Canyon in 2009. Four hikers in a remote part of the canyon … Continue reading →

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Congrats, NASA!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Dave C

A hearty congratulations to our nation’s space program! From EAA News: “NASA’s most advanced, 1-ton rover, Curiosity, touched down on Mars on Sunday at 10:32 p.m. PDT, concluding a 36-week flight and kicking off a two-year investigation of the planet’s … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Flight Experiences Engine Out

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Dave C

AVweb reports that Microsoft has pulled the plug on its latest edition of a flying game. “The team responsible for the development of Microsoft Flight has been laid off and plans for adding future content have been scuttled, but the … Continue reading →

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