aviation – Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings

Crosswind

The orange windsock on the lower right of the photo is nearly straight out with 15 knot winds gusting to 25 directly across to the runway. Good time for light aircraft to remain on the ground. I did successfully challenge similar winds once in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in a Piper Clipper but the runway was muchContinue reading “Crosswind”

Mountain High

It’s better not having to take off from a high altitude when you’re flying light aircraft. The thin air at higher altitudes robs the engine of horsepower and limits the airplane’s performance. This lengthens the takeoff roll considerably and decreases the rate of climb. Cruising speed is also decreased a bit. Even so, this lightContinue reading “Mountain High”

Art of Aviation

This beautifully restored Stearman biplane, named “Old Crow,” rested brightly in the morning sun as well as in the mind’s eye on canvas. Thanks to the tender care of Hans Nordsiek of the Netherlands, “Old Crow” has served as his messenger to share the love of flying with children, young and old, in both EuropeContinue reading “Art of Aviation”