Flying F16 at Jarlsberg

Paul flying the F16 simulator at Jarlsberg, piloting a fighter aircraft for the first time since he did the real thing back in the 50's. He still got it!

Trying the simulator was the main attraction of the AOPA Norway annual meeting. The world's largest organizer of general aviation are growing fast in Norway, and I am proud to be serving on the national Board of Directors.

Planning a few flights during my upcoming visit to California, the member section of aopa.org is an invaluable source.

Saved by tape on the ice

Anita and Jørn was my crew in LN-NAG to the 11th annual MAF Fly-in at Vermundsjøen. More than 50 planes from Southern Norway and Sweden attended this year´s event.

As we parked a fellow pilot noted that our right hand navigation light was loose. A need for tape was announced in church, and good helpers came to rescue.

I missed the obligatory meal at the local diner, but was able to temporary repair the plane and have some of the great waffles sold on the ice.

This years weather and runway conditions were superb. Two years ago I had to use the full 1300 meter runway to stop after landing.

Hudson River Landing Animation

This animation of the US Airways 1549 Hudson River landing is a great example of storytelling by news animation.

I had more action on the ground before flying the Hudson River Corridor in 2004... :-)