Shuttle Discovery Launch – STS-131

April 5, 2010

When I went outside this morning to view the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery, I did not intend to then come in here and write about it, but here I am. I just love watching shuttle launches. And that’s a big problem. The space shuttles are going extinct, and I’m just not “okay” with that. [...]

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Ramping Up For 2010

April 2, 2010

2009 was a spectacular year for me in terms of aviation and social media. I was able to finally meet my co-host Will Hawkins. We attended the 6th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills. I volunteered at Sun ‘n Fun Radio with Dave Shallbetter for the entire week of the 2009 Fly-In. Through [...]

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Another NASA Tweet-up

April 1, 2010

Sometimes all it takes is to ask. If you don’t ask, there is virtually a 100% chance that you won’t get what you want. Your chances may not increase much if you do ask, but sometimes that is all it takes. In fact, that’s all it took for Janelle Wilson (@janellewilson on Twitter) to get [...]

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STS-129 NASA Tweet-Up

March 27, 2010

Social media. Those two simple words are so powerful that just mentioning them almost inevitably brings something to mind. I bet you just had something pop into you brain after you read it. It may be Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, a podcast, someone you got back in touch with, a new circle of friends, or any [...]

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Valkaria Air Fest 2010 QuickCast 03

February 20, 2010

David is on-location at X59 for the Valkaria Air Fest 2010 Media Day. In this QuickCast, David talks with Chuck Vincent of Eagle Air Airshows. Chuck talks about his Extra 300L, what got him started flying aerobatics, and what this year’s Air Fest might look like to spectators on the ground. Chuck also talks about [...]

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Valkaria Air Fest 2010 QuickCast 02

February 20, 2010

David is on-location at X59 for the Valkaria Air Fest 2010 Media Day. In this QuickCast, David talks with J. W. “Corkey” Fornof. They talk about Corkey’s flying background, the LoPresti Fury that he flies, and what we can plan to expect during his airshow performance. You can fine out more about the LoPresti Fury [...]

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Valkaria Air Fest 2010 QuickCast 01

February 17, 2010

The Valkaria Air Fest, held annually at X59 in Valkaria, Florida, will be taking place on Saturday, February 20th. David was able to talk with Airport Manager Steve Borowski for a few minutes about the upcoming event. The schedule is full and the flightline will be packed, so this year’s Air Fest promises to be [...]

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Sebring 2010 QuickCast 02 – Flight Design

February 17, 2010

On Sunday, January 24, 2010, David attended the U.S. Sport Aviation Expo. The annual event takes place at the Sebring Regional Airport in Sebring, Florida. David was able to talk with many of the manufacturers of light sport aircraft. This first interview is with Tom Peghiny of Flight Design USA. Tom and David talk about [...]

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Volunteering For Haiti

January 21, 2010

For the last two days, I have been volunteering at Missionary Flights International, an “airline for missions” in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas. This operation has been operating Douglas DC-3‘s for many years. As a result of the recent earthquakes in Haiti, things have really stepped up around their facility. MFI is located [...]

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Sebring 2010 QuickCast 01 – Dan Johnson

January 16, 2010

Today we welcome Dan Johnson, President of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association into the virtual hangar for a short chat about the upcoming U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, FL. The annual event has become the gathering place for all things LSA and Sport Pilot. During the 4-day expo, attendees can view static displays, see [...]

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