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 Forward” and continue to serve our youth.
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 quality education for our children.
It Came Out of Africa
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 safely shoot low-altitude wildlife photography
An Overview of Hendricks Army Airfield
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
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.
The 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 of volunteers working toward a shared goal. This reflection highlights the value of collaboration, gratitude, and the people behind the moments that make progress possible.
Wheels I Have Known
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 my own, but I think my most favorite was my 1970 VW Camper. I was introduced to the VW camper […]
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 there were two more to take up. Don’t get me wrong, I love doing this, but I needed a breather; […]
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 airliners were the German Fokker 10, and the Ford Tri-motor. Cross-country travel involved flying in daylight to a place to […]
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 guiding wood working tools to a final end. I can look over to the five-board pine cupboard, that is very […]