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Ramblings about flying for fun and profit


Aviation Rules

  • Aviation’s Number One Rule

    In my 40+ years of flying I have seen several aircraft accidents unfold while I watched.  A few turned out well and the aircraft occupants  (and occasionally the aircraft) were able to fly another day. Others turned out not so well. Of the aircraft fatal accidents that I have seen, all appeared to have the…