http://noticetoairmen.com/pirep Sharing a lifelong love of aviation Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:17:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I headed off to the airport this morning with a forecast that called for some scattered clouds and light winds. I'd filed an IFR flight plan for a quick hop from San Antonio Intl Airport to Stinson Municipal Airport where I planned to do some pattern work. I'd ... http://noticetoairmen.com/pirep/96/putting-that-ifr-ticket-to-good-use/ Working two jobs (usability specialist by day, professional photographer by night/weekends) and a beautiful, 16-month old daughter have kept me very busy. So busy, that flying and blogging about flying have been quite infrequent. Back in April I completed a thorough Instrument Proficiency Check with my flight instructor. It ... http://noticetoairmen.com/pirep/95/its-been-too-long/ For many pilots that operate out of large airports, the ATC advisory "Caution, Wake Turbulence", is frequent on the airwaves. Pilots learn during flight training that the violent wake vortices from a large, jet aircraft are to be given a wide berth. The turbulence is behind the aircraft ... http://noticetoairmen.com/pirep/94/that-invisible-threat/ Sad news for aviation enthusiasts, the F-117A Stealth Fighter will be retired as of April 22nd, 2008. I've always enjoyed the look and mystery of the F-117A and it will be sorely missed... Here's the full article with details: Air Force's stealth fighters making final flights http://noticetoairmen.com/pirep/93/f-117a-stealth-fighter-retirement/ This afternoon, I had the good fortune to occupy the right seat in a friend's RV-9A, for a flight from San Antonio, TX to Llano, TX - home of the famous Cooper's BBQ. This was my first flight in a RV and first impressions were very, very positive. ... http://noticetoairmen.com/pirep/90/the-rv-9a-experience/ A few weeks ago I was having an end-of-year luncheon with several coworkers at the Tower of Americas. This unique building rises 750ft above downtown San Antonio and features a rotating restaurant that provides diners with an impressive 360 degree view. Needless to say, the Tower is a prominent VFR ... http://noticetoairmen.com/pirep/87/two-steps-forward-one-big-step-back/ It's something we've all heard about during our flight training and at many safety seminars since. CNN just posted some dramatic footage recreated from radar and transponder data depicting a couple of near-collisions. When you think of the loss of life involved in the collision of two large ... http://noticetoairmen.com/pirep/86/runway-incursions/