“Say Again!” – Clear Communications with ATC
March 31, 2020
“Portland Tower, Cessna 123 Delta Chili, uh, Charlie …” We’ve all had bad days on the radio. Nonetheless, clear communication in and out of the cockpit can have serious consequences.READ MORE
Aviation No Tie Downs: Eisenschmidt – 140 years old and still modern
March 27, 2020
Cleared for the mid-field crossing” over the busy Frankfurt airport is something you are likely to hear if you are flying into the nearby Egelsbach airport. Host and Executive ViceREAD MORE
Old Pilots, Bold Pilots, but no Old Bold Pilots
February 28, 2020
Newer Pilots Need Mentors to Learn How to Fly Safely My dad was a trainer in World War II in a Stearman. From a young age, he instilled the loveREAD MORE
Aviation No Tie Downs: Flying between the bugs with Major General Hank Canterbury
February 3, 2020
This short episode introduces us to Major General Hank Canterbury (retired) as he shares his thoughts about flying “between the bugs”. Watch to the end for a funny twist toREAD MORE
Lightspeed Aviation stops in on the Airplane Geeks Podcast
January 24, 2020
This week we were lucky enough to spend some time with our friends from the Airplane Geeks Podcast! Lightspeed Aviation Executive Vice President Teresa De Mers, pilot and aviation enthusiast,READ MORE
Aviation No Tie Downs: Pulling some G’s with Major General Hank Canterbury
December 23, 2019
Ride along as former fighter pilot and Thunderbird pilot Major General Hank Canterbury (retired) schools us on some extreme maneuvering in a general aviation aircraft. Host and Executive Vice PresidentREAD MORE
Aviation No Tie Downs: A Day in the Life with a formation flying team
December 3, 2019
Go behind the scenes to see how airshow performers get ready to thrill the crowds. Host and Executive Vice President of Lightspeed Aviation, Teresa De Mers, travels to the WingsREAD MORE
My Path to a Warbird Cockpit – I Couldn’t Do it Alone
November 27, 2019
In the first part of this story, I told you about how I got started on the path to a warbird cockpit. All the various makes and models of aircraftREAD MORE
5 Ways to Ensure Growth in Our Aviation Community
November 19, 2019
Promoting aviation is necessary to foster growth in the pilot population. Consequently, when we commit to spreading the word about General Aviation, we also protect our GA airports. Both promotion andREAD MORE
Aviation No Tie Downs: 376 Vietnam combat missions; one wartime ditching
November 11, 2019
Join Lightspeed Executive Vice President and instrument rated private pilot, Teresa De Mers as she continues her conversation with Major General Hank Canterbury. In this episode of Aviation No TieREAD MORE
