My Journey into The Sky
Costs are rising for nearly everything we rely on. The reasons are many, but I will leave the political debate over prices to the space below this column.
Getting Back to Mother Earth
From 1970s environmental roots to modern backyard homesteading and the Florida Homesteader project, explore how growing homegrown food is sparking a renewed commitment to community and sustainable living.
DIY Aircraft
Explore the evolution of homebuilt aircraft and kit planes in our interview with Sebastien Heintz, President of Zenith Aircraft, featuring the youth-built Zenith CH750 “One Week Wonder” project at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
eVOTL to The Rescue
In a recent online issue of AVweb Flash, columnist Matt Ryan described how an eVTOL aircraft is helping save lives in North Carolina.
How do You Learn?
Celebrating 25 years of the Highlands Aviation and Aerospace Program, we examine the lasting power of hands-on, project-based learning and transferable skills. Listen to the latest podcast episode featuring student perspectives from the flight line.
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 check in with him about the current challenges facing our school district.
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 the aircraft through the air, and smooth aerodynamic surfaces help reduce drag.
AI is All Around Us
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.