A pilot friend of mine introduced me to the concept of ‘Get-there-itis’. It is a made up term for a condition where a private pilot has a very strong desire to get to their destination, which may...
Travel
Alaska via Flying Car
Having been to Alaska several times, with only the old fashioned means of transportation, I would like to paint a picture for you of what it could have been like in a flying car. First off, for...
Go north young man, go north!
Flying and driving a Switchblade would be such a great way to go to and around Minnesota and enjoy the peace and beauty of that lovely state. Having been born there, I have to admit that I’m a bit...
“Dad, can my first car be a flying car?!”
Do you remember your first car? Perhaps you saved up for it, or maybe your parents helped you buy it. Many young people simply use their family car. My husband’s first car was actually a motorcycle,...
The Oregon Coast in a Flying Car
Have you ever taken a day trip that was perfect? Or maybe a day trip that could have been perfect if certain factors had been changed? Recently we flew to an amazing place. The only way it could...
Getting the creature comforts I want – with a flying sports car!
Recently a pilot friend invited me to fly with him to Ocean City, Maryland. He was looking for some flight time and I happened to be available. This was a rare treat. He rented a plane and we met at...
How much money would you save by parking your plane in your garage?
Depending on where you live in the world, storing your aircraft can vary greatly in price. In some places, renting a hangar is a very expensive proposition. Recently, at AirVenture, in Oshkosh...
Exploring Maine’s rustic beauty
I feel that Maine is one of the most beautiful states in all of the U.S., although its somewhat remote location might make it less well known. Many people from the overly crowded cities along the...