FLIGHTLINES BLOG ARTICLES

Paying it Forward
From a Young Eagle flight in 7th grade to owning his own avionics business at the Sebring Regional Airport, here are the stories behind the story of Justin Smith finding a way to "Pay it
Change by Crisis or Choice?
Our school district is facing a crisis, and the need for change is urgent. Will that change come through crisis or by choice? The answer depends on all of us in this community who value
Phil flying AirCam over rainforest
The Lockwood AirCam was originally developed in 1995 by aviation designer Phil Lockwood, based in Sebring, Florida. It was purpose-built for a National Geographic expedition over the remote Ndoki Rain Forest in the Congo to
The podcast that is available today will continue the story of how the Sebring Regional Airport developed from a surplus abandoned U.S. Army Airfield to what it is today.
In the moment. On the way to the summit of Mt. Rainier, Mount Adams in the background
The air was calm and my headlamp on my climbing helmet lit my first steps off the solid ground onto the Nisqually Glacier at Camp Muir at 10,000 feet.
Better Half
After 77 years of adventures, I’ve learned that the best experiences are rarely done alone. From aviation to community events, partnership is what makes the journey meaningful—whether it’s a spouse, a family, or a group
Red vw van

The posting on Facebook caught my attention by asking the question “What was your favorite car or truck that you wish you still had?” There have been so many different sets of wheels I called

The Last Flight of the Morning

During our last Young Eagles flights in May, Puff II and I were going up and down all morning. No sooner had I landed and helped the Young Eagle youth out of the plane than

The Airplane that Keeps Evolving

Air travel has evolved over the years, and it is interesting to look back on some of the things that challenged early air travel. We didn’t have an aircraft that could travel from coast-to-coast. Early

John Rousch

John Rousch is columnist, podcaster, and a 58-year veteran educator. He holds FAA Pilot and Remote Pilot certifications.

He can be reached at:  johnrousch73@gmail.com, call or text 863-273-0522.