By Dave My father-in-law, affectionately known as Captain Bob, has accumulated over 32,000 flight hours as a 747-400 captain in his 30-year airline career. He told me that the first time he ever flew the jumbo jet he carried over 400 passengers. “That was some training flight,” I exclaimed in disbelief, “how could that be?” He explained that air...

By Dave Every pilot needs to log an exploration flight to Zion National Park. This jewel is within easy reach of anyone in the Southwest. The hospitality of the region is world-renowned. For the beauty of mountain flying, the topography of the region is uniquely safe. The region offers lodging that blends into the high desert landscape. The din...