Category Archives: Personal

Is the End Near? I Hope So!

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Joe Clark

Well, it is almost mid-February, which means spring is right around the corner. For me, it cannot get here fast enough. I am really tired of the cold. I am over feeling as if I am cooped up inside because … Continue reading →

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Taking Pride in Your Writing

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Joe Clark

I am amazed when reading some of the missives written today. Sometimes, I think English teachers have failed all of America, but then again, maybe not. Maybe the electronic devices we use today have warped our brains, keeping us from … Continue reading →

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Oh! The Humanity!

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Joe Clark

Our friends, Mike and Robin, sat across the table from us and he was explaining the recent Garfield comic. He thought it was hilarious; we have to agree. Check out the comic from February 3 (http://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2011/02/03#.U7q84vk7um4). Garfield is sitting there … Continue reading →

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Remember Today?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Joe Clark

Twenty-five years ago today, I was learning to fly the A-7 Corsair. My base was NAS Cecil Field in Jacksonville, FL on this particular day in 1986 and I would finally have a chance to watch one of the Shuttles … Continue reading →

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The Speed of a Sneeze

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Joe Clark

One of the things we will do before turning in for the evening is watch a little bit of TV before going to bed, usually the evening news.  As is her habit, Gracie the cat will settle in between the … Continue reading →

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The High Cost of Renting

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Joe Clark

In 1971, the cost of renting airplanes was expensive.  The sad truth about aircraft rental today is that it still remains too expensive.  Relatively speaking, it is more expensive than 35 years ago.  In 1971, a Cessna 150 cost $15 … Continue reading →

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Range Safety

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Joe Clark

During my years as a Navy pilot, the closest anyone came to shooting me was on the small arms range—by a Navy nurse. The lesson learned that morning was again, never take anything for granted—especially safety. In the process of … Continue reading →

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Solo! (Part 4)

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Joe Clark

This is the final installment of the story of soloing, originally published in Eagles Tales, a collection of essays by my colleagues in the Aeronautical Science Department of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Eagle Tales is available for sale at 20 percent … Continue reading →

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Solo! (Part 3)

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Joe Clark

Excepts from Eagles Tales, a collection of essays by my colleagues in the Aeronautical Science Department of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University continues. Eagle Tales is available for sale at 20 percent off with the coupon code ET2011 on checkout through the … Continue reading →

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Solo! (Part 2)

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Joe Clark

Excepts from Eagles Tales, a collection of essays by my colleagues in the Aeronautical Science Department of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University continues. Eagle Tales is available for sale at 20 percent off with the coupon code ET2011 on checkout through the … Continue reading →

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