Monthly Archives: March 2012

Ready, Set, GO!

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Joe Clark

Yesterday, I wrote about my time. Well, there is something more to this time of year than just getting up early and enjoying the mornings. The one great event of this time of year, for all pilots, is the annual … Continue reading →

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My Time

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Joe Clark

This time of year is my time.  There is nothing better than the early morning cool, listening to the birds, and feeling the cool damp of the morning while drinking coffee in the sunrise. When I was learning to fly … Continue reading →

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The Sun and Blankets

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Joe Clark

We are finishing one of the roughest weeks of the year. Indeed, the Monday morning of this week has statistically become the most dangerous Monday of the year. As we make our way to Friday, many are relieved to have … Continue reading →

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Pattern Discipline

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Joe Clark

Flying the landing pattern is one of those simple tasks that makes use of all the fundamentals of flying. It also uses other skills and disciplines–along with math and physics–and a “dash” of common sense. The start of a good … Continue reading →

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Shocking, Simply Shocking!

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Joe Clark

Yesterday on March 2, 2012, along with other media sources, The Washington Examiner reported: “General Motors Co. announced the temporary suspension of Chevrolet Volt production and the layoffs of 1300 employees, as the company is cutting Volt manufacturing to meet lower-than-expected … Continue reading →

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Alaska

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Joe Clark

Earlier, when I checked my email, I found a message from a former student who recently graduated. Like the graduates before him, it was time for him to figure out what to do with the rest of his life, starting … Continue reading →

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