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• The Blue Angels Are Back for 2014!

  

  This will be a very busy weekend as far as air shows are concerned. The highlight of this weekends air shows is the NAF El Centro Air Show. The world famous Blu... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2014 CAREER, TRAVEL

• When Blades Creep

  

  This is a story that I posted on my other blog Caravan Pilots a couple days ago. Considering that this was a jump plane, I figured that it should be posted... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2014 CAREER, TRAVEL

• USPA Safety Day 2014

  

  The United States Parachute Association (USPA) designates the second Saturday in March of every year to be its Safety Day and this year that happens to be on... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Australian Air Shows

  

  For our Australian readers, if you're anywhere near RAAF Williams, Point Cook, Victoria, this weekend 3/1-3/2, be sure and check out the Centenary of Military... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2014 CAREER, TRAVEL

• When Blades Creep

  

  What happened to the Caravan pictured below? Turbine Blade Creep - the movement of a turbine blade from its normal alignment, causing it to strike the casing. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 TRAVEL

• Hilarious Video of Camera Falling out of Airplane and Landing in a Pig Pin

  

  If you want a good laugh today, check out this hilarious video of a camera falling out of an airplane and landing in a pig pen. Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Shark Spotted at Skydive the Beach!

  

  Skydive the Beach in Wollongong Australia and their Caravan with the cool paint job takes skydivers to the highest altitudes in all of Australia. In case... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 TRAVEL

• Will Smith Goes Skydiving at Skydive Dubai

  

  Will Smith and his two sons, Jaden and Trey, recently went skydiving at Skydive Dubai. His youngest son is only 15 years old, which would have been an issue at... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 CELEB, OTHER SPORTS, TRAVEL

• Caravan Vandalized at Skydive Byron Bay Australia

  

  I don't know about you, but this is the very first airplane that I have ever seen that has been vandalized with spray paint. This incident happened at Tyagarah... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 TRAVEL

• Stay Sharp This Winter

  

  There's usually not as much flying for us Jump Pilots this time of year in the Northern Hemisphere, reference the snowy photo below. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2014 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Buckeye Air Fair and American Heroes Airshow

  

  If you live in Arizona don't miss the Buckeye Air Fair this Saturday February 8th at the Buckeye Municipal Airport. Also, if you live anywhere near Gainesville... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2014 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Mississippi River Sunset from a Grand Van

  

  I took this photo from a C208B Grand Caravan while ferrying it from Houston Texas to Atlanta Georgia. I was trying to get the sunset over the Mississippi... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2014 TRAVEL

• Expose Yourself!

  

  If you're a Jump Pilot or if you're planning on becoming one, you will more than likely get the opportunity to travel. You will more than likely have to relocat... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2014 CAREER, TRAVEL

• New FAA Advisory Circular Recently Released Concerning Sport Parachuting

  

  A new year, a new Advisory Circular. If you're a jump pilot, skydiver, rigger or DZO be sure and read the new AC 105-2E. This AC cancels AC 105-2D, Sport... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Extreme Air for Professional Snowboarders at Skydive Lake Wanaka NZ!

  

  Professional snowboarders Jamie Anderson and Ty Walker recently caught some extreme air after jumping out of Skydive Lake Wanaka's infamous Orange PAC! Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Should December Be Aviation Month?

  

  The month of December is a significant month in aviation history. On December 17th, 110 years ago, the Wright Flyer became the first heavier than air powered... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 TRAVEL

• Should December Be Aviation Month?

  

  December is a significant month in aviation history. On December 17th, 110 years ago, the Wright Flyer became the first heavier than air powered machine to... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Quest Kodiak About to Start Its Life as a Jump Plane

  

  On a ferry flight to Dekalb Illinois, I parked the airplane that I had just delivered next to this beautiful red Quest Kodiak. It was about to be converted... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL

• Molokai C208B Grand Caravan Crash

  

  A C208B Grand Caravan crashed 1/2 mile off of the north shore of the island of Molokai after experiencing a catastophic engine failure shortly after take off. Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2013 TRAVEL

• Red Bull Air Race Returns for 2014

  

  The Red Bull Air Race is returning to the skies starting in February 2014 in Abu Dhabi UAE. I haven't personally seen them since 2007 in San Diego, a stop that... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2013 CAREER, TRAVEL