Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Great American Novel

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Joe Clark

OK, so you want to be a writer.  You should ask yourself a few questions regarding your desire to write.  First, Why do you want to write?  The second is, What are you going to write?   Writers have to be … Continue reading →

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The Other Roadway Problem

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Joe Clark

What a great Saturday.  We spent the morning working, then the afternoon at an airshow.  It was a perfect day for both.  After the airshow, it was time to make our way across the state over to Tampa.  This meant … Continue reading →

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Flying Right

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Joe Clark

I read an article published in Flying Magazine almost 20 years ago that was one of the best articles I have ever read. The article started with the observation of a cropduster landing to reload and then took off again. … Continue reading →

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TGIF – On an Air Show Weekend

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Joe Clark

It’s Friday!  Not only is it Friday, things are abuzz at the world’s greatest beach down in Florida.  This weekend, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University will host the The Embry-Riddle Wings and Waves Air Show in Daytona. The air show will … Continue reading →

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Discipline

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Joe Clark

Life is all about discipline. Everything you do in your entire life requires discipline and you can only be successful if you have discipline. Especially when it comes to writing.  Last month, I read the blog of a young writer … Continue reading →

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Stretching It

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Joe Clark

Following on the heels of yesterday’s blog, I need to let you know how to “stretch it.”  Now, let me explain: I am not talking about stretching a glide or your gas supply.  What I am referring to is getting … Continue reading →

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The Front Side and the Backside!

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Joe Clark

One of the more complex concepts for students or inexperienced pilots to grasp involves flying on the “front side” or the “backside” of the power curve.  On the front side, everything seems to be working normally while on the backside, … Continue reading →

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Teaching Speed – The Basics

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Joe Clark

Yesterday, I wrote about the extremes – flying high or low, fast or slow.  I like the extremes and feel as if the heart of the envelope could be, well, somewhat boring from the standpoint of flying.  The main thing … Continue reading →

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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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