Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Problem with Time

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Joe Clark

Forty-three years ago today, the United States put man on the moon. It is amazing to think that much time has passed. Even more astonishing is the rate at which time is now flying. I stood in the passageway at … Continue reading →

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Dinner Conversations About Fear

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Joe Clark

We were sitting with friends at a great restaurant on the beach. The temperature was just right, the humidity relatively low, and the wind was light, but refreshing. It was a great evening and since we were aviators, our conversation … Continue reading →

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Falling to the Darkside

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Joe Clark

I fought it for the longest time. Many tried to convert me, but I held off as long as I possibly could. I tried everything to avoid the final fall, but I fell anyway. You might say I was resistant … Continue reading →

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The Cub Versus the Champ

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Joe Clark

One of the ongoing debates in general aviation pertains to the merits of two of the most classic airplanes that flew in the formative years of aviation. The airplanes are the Piper Cub and the Aeronca Champ. I have written … Continue reading →

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