Author Archives: Joe Clark

Extremes

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Joe Clark

I like the extremes, except when it comes to the cold.  After the month of September, I cannot go further north than Jacksonville.  It is just far too cold that far north. I think my dislike of the cold stems … Continue reading →

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Cats, Friends, and Growing Up

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Joe Clark

My friend, Bill, lost his cat, Mr. Mouse, of 19 1/2 years.  That’s a long time for a cat.  It is a long time for any kind of an animal.  It is especially hard losing a good and faithful companion … Continue reading →

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The New Airplanista is Here!

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Joe Clark

Here it is, October 1.  This is the launch date of the new electronic magazine Airplanista.  If you like airplanes, all kinds of airplanes, from Jenny’s to jets to ultralights to antique Cessnas and Pipers to biplanes and sailplanes and … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Joe Clark

Twelve years ago, I started dating my wife.  I would marry her two years later and we celebrated our 10th anniversary September 23rd.  Tomorrow is another celebration – September 30 is my father-in-law’s birthday, as well as his wife’s. During … Continue reading →

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Airplanista – A New Aviation Magazine

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Joe Clark

Heads-up: a new aviation electronic magazine is set to break out on Friday, October 1 and you really should make sure to check out the first issue. Airplanista is the brain-child of Dan Pimentel, an aviator from Oregon who has … Continue reading →

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Timing is Everything

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Joe Clark

Somewhere out at sea tonight, Navy pilots will finish up their mission briefs and then, just like in the movies, they will sync up their watches.  What they are doing is synchronizing their wristwatches with the PLAT (pilot landing aid … Continue reading →

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Blog Ideas

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Joe Clark

More than a couple of readers have asked, “Where do you get ideas for your blog?”  The latest person to ask was my wife. “Ideas are all around,” I explained.  “All you have to do is keep your eyes and … Continue reading →

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Ernest K. Gann

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Joe Clark

If you are a pilot and you enjoy reading, I hope you have a chance to read some of Ernest K. Gann’s works.  If you want to have a sense of aeronautical history coupled with vicarious learning about flying, you … Continue reading →

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Music

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Joe Clark

Glee! What a phenomenal show! Who knew? They take music from different eras and re-make it into wonderful renditions – sometimes much better than the original artist created. Regardless of the rendition, there is magic in the music. When you … Continue reading →

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The Kite Tale

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Joe Clark

In 1959 when my mother divorced, she did not want to return to Southern Alabama. For whatever her reasons, she decided Tampa was the place to be. My uncle lived on Idelwild Street and my mom bought a house two streets … Continue reading →

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