Author Archives: Joe Clark

We’re All In This Together

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Joe Clark

And, according to some of my old Navy pilot buddies, “None of us are getting out alive!” If there were a group of humans who possess an almost morbidly comedic viewpoint of death, it would be Navy carrier pilots. Only … Continue reading →

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Hey – what’s happening here?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Joe Clark

Those were the last words of Captain Robert Loft, 38 years ago tonight. Eastern Airlines Flight 401 departed New York’s JFK airport at 9:20 in the evening enroute to Miami International Airport. The flight progressed normally until about 11:30. On … Continue reading →

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Hey – what’s happening here?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Joe Clark

Those were the last words of Captain Robert Loft, 38 years ago tonight. Eastern Airlines Flight 401 departed New York’s JFK airport at 9:20 in the evening enroute to Miami International Airport. The flight progressed normally until about 11:30. On … Continue reading →

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Reindeer and Gun Sights

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Joe Clark

We were sitting around the table last night catching up.  That was when my father-in-law hit on something close to the heart of every editor.  Apparently, he and his wife were thinking back across their 85 years reflecting on terms … Continue reading →

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Modern Day Heroes

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Joe Clark

When people might ask about heroes, a few names always come to mind. They are names from the era of naval aviation just preceding my time. A couple of those names somewhat go together; James Bond Stockdale and Douglas Hegdahl. … Continue reading →

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It’s A Wonderful Life

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Joe Clark

Christmas would not be Christmas without the “Christmas movies.” There are two movies everyone must see in order to truly experience Christmas. In 1983, the movie, A Christmas Story, hit the streets to almost immediate success. It was hilarious to … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Joe Clark

I am a Christian and as such, I grew up believing the story of the birth of Jesus. I understand there are many other religions and viewpoints in the world. Because I am an American, I have the freedom to … Continue reading →

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The Eve of Christmas Eve

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Joe Clark

We are beginning such a wonderful period. By now, most of us are in the process of forgetting our jobs, ignoring negative world events, focusing on family, and maybe thinking about the meaning of Christmas. I would hope we are … Continue reading →

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Running Out of Time

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Joe Clark

This is a time when many are running out of time. At this time of year, many people are finding themselves on the short end of the stick used to measure time. Of course, there are as many methods for … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Good CFI?

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Joe Clark

Some believe you must be a great pilot to be a good flight instructor. Others think you have to have great teaching skills. Then there are those who believe it all boils down to patience. For those who believe it … Continue reading →

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