Author Archives: Joe Clark

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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I Woke Up Old Today

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Joe Clark

When I woke up today, the talking heads on television were talking about historic events—in particular, John Glenn’s three-orbit flight around the world. I remember that flight. Just like it was yesterday. It was, however, 50 years ago. I turned … Continue reading →

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Sleep, Food, Water, and Performance

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Joe Clark

I have taught about the relationship between a pilot’s need for proper rest and flying for a long time. Corollary to having the proper rest is eating right and proper hydration. It is a complex equation, and I was pleased when … Continue reading →

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Tebow

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Joe Clark

The story of the Broncos taking on the New England Patriots this weekend is something just this side of amazing.  The Patriots are favored by two touchdowns, and as many have speculated, the Broncos could win. You might ask, how … Continue reading →

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Bear’s Books

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Joe Clark

As we wrapped up 2011, one of the goals I missed was completing production on the third book of The Bear’s trilogy, The Owl Hoot Trail. I wanted so much to complete the last book, Book Three, The Turning of … Continue reading →

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“CHRISTMAS AT SEA”

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Joe Clark

The sheets were frozen hard, and they cut the naked hand; The decks were like a slide, where a seamen scarce could stand; The wind was a nor’wester, blowing squally off the sea; And cliffs and spouting breakers were the … Continue reading →

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BluewaterPress Goes National

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Joe Clark

Yesterday and the day before were busy days for BluewaterPress. As I finished the fall term at school, my mind naturally began thinking of the things I had to finish for the press. Highest on the list was drafting a … Continue reading →

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Maximum Cruise Range

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Joe Clark

Engineers love playing with numbers, equations, and graph paper. They like playing with lines, French curves, straightedges, and their triangles. From all of their frivolous number-crunching and sketching, sometimes they come up with specific useful information. They, the engineers, discuss … Continue reading →

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So Long, Allan Wise

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Joe Clark

Two or three years ago, the veterans of World War II were dying at an alarming rate of more than 1000 per day. Of the 16 million who saved the world while wearing the uniform of one of the United … Continue reading →

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