FLIGHTLINES BLOG ARTICLES

We Need Leaders
Leadership: Today’s leaders need selflessness, vision, and resilience to navigate a rapidly changing world.
An Interview with Andy Tuck
I have known Andy Tuck for many years, dating back to my time as a teacher and administrator with the School Board of Highlands County. Because we share many views on education, I wanted to
Putting All the Pieces Together for Growth
Jigsaw puzzles are rewarding because, piece by piece, they come together to form a beautiful picture. Completing one takes strategy: find the corners, group similar colors or images, and build the edges.
Thrust Makers
Pilots and aircraft designers must consider four forces of flight: weight, lift, thrust, and drag. Gravity creates weight, which opposes lift, while thrust counters drag. Thrust comes from a spinning turbine or propeller that moves
Exploring AI and the impacts in our lives
Ever feel like AI is just beyond your grasp? You're not alone! I sat down with Dr. Chris Van der kay, my neighbor and AI expert, to unravel the mystery behind artificial intelligence.
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.
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.