Author Archives: perryb
Lightning Strikes Twice
Lightning never strikes the same place twice. So they say. Science has since proven that it does, but I say it doesn’t…simply because after a lightning strike the same place isn’t there anymore! It is fascinating what photography has allowed … Continue reading
Unavoidable Ipads
The ipad revolution has hit professional aviation. As if there was an area of life they haven’t hit. Pilots have always carried a lot of charts in order to navigate and shoot instrument approaches when landing. The airline pilots carry … Continue reading
Polska
On a trip down to St Augustine, Florida recently I happened to be walking through the city and came across Gaufries and Goods on Aviles Street. So happens that I am of Polish descent but don’t speak Polish or eat … Continue reading
Aging Aircraft
Here is an old airplane still flying. The DC-3 first flew in 1935! The Douglas company manufactered 16,079 DC-3s ceasing production in 1942. They were made in Santa Monica, California. Santa Monica is now one of the most anti-airplane airports in the country. For some reason the … Continue reading
View from Here
Usually when passengers are boarding the aircraft, I tell them they may sit wherever they want to… except for seat 1A. That one’s mine. 1A is the First Class seat up front on the airlines. And it’s a First Class seat on … Continue reading
Nicest Customer Rep
There are so many advantages to flying privately. First of all, you miss out on the cattle car experience the airlines offer. And parking is easy. Then best of all there is no TSA! Your luggage is never lost and the plane … Continue reading
Large Times in Small Towns
Flying takes you to many places. Big cities, small towns, the middle of nowhere. It’s fun to roam around and investigate the nooks and crannies of the country. When you have time to kill a bookstore/coffee shop combination can’t be … Continue reading