FLIGHTLINES BLOG ARTICLES

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

Craftmanship: Is it Still Alive

Sitting at our dining room table, I can rub my bare feet on the legs of the over 100-year-old table and marvel at how well this table was hand-crafted so long ago, with skilled hands

John Rousch

John Rousch is the Director of the Heartland Engineering and Aviation Technology Center, a Non-profit community partnership supporting youth aviation education. He holds FAA Pilot and Remote Pilot certifications.

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