by Sam Crouse | Jun 11, 2019 | Aviation
In less than a week, Father’s Day will be here. We celebrate that day in varied ways. Our fathers are many things, among them: biological, paternal, and role models whether good or bad. The actual day will be different for each of us: ALL of us reading this have...
by Sam Crouse | Mar 30, 2014 | Aviation
SPY PLANE TO STALLION While I had the honor of flying the U2 Spy Plane during my USAF career, I had a “bucket list” item that I just had to do while I could still do it. Since I was 10 years old, I had an acute affection for the P-51 Mustang. I made...
by Sam Crouse | Feb 23, 2014 | Aviation
This piece, whose author is unknown recently appeared on the back page of the February 2014 issue of the Order of Daedalians magazine. Pass it on to your pilot friends in the spirit of brotherhood! “MILITARY AVIATOR TRIBUTE OR… IN VICTORY YOU DESERVE...
by Sam Crouse | Jan 1, 2014 | Aviation
In November 2013, a modified Boeing 747 Dreamlifter landed at the wrong airport in Kansas. The two-person crew touched down 8 miles north of its intended destination on a shorter runway than planned. While embarrassing for the crew, intriguing to the public,...