You don't need another bag. No really. You probably have loads. But if for some reason you do need something smaller than your standard 'Every Day Carry', and you want to buy something you can pass down for generations, it might be worth looking at what Tom Bihn has to offer. I'd say try to buy second hand on eBay but people barely let go of them. It's no secret that I'm a fan of Tom Bihn's … [Read more...] about Pack less and document more – My latest EDC the Tom Bihn Pilot
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Captain Moses Lelesit – He died doing what he loved best
A friend in Kenya emailed me today and told me of a plane crash. Writing about the death of a pilot I've flown with once is bad enough. But now to write about another so soon. Well, I don't know what to think. Statistically flying is meant to be pretty safe. The chance of an average American dying in a plane crash is 1 in 11 million. Compared to one in 5000 being killed in a car … [Read more...] about Captain Moses Lelesit – He died doing what he loved best
GoodYear Blimp Crashes In Germany
I was just heading to bed when I got an email marked 'URGENT' from a German news agency wanting a copy of the photo above. I had a horrible feeling something had happened to the GoodYear Blimp and it's pilot Mike Nerandzic. I was flying with him less than two months ago. I tried to google for news but nothing came up. Then, shortly after the email came a tweet from Trevor Monk (@HAVmustfly) … [Read more...] about GoodYear Blimp Crashes In Germany
Left Behind
I found these items in one of the vacant houses I was viewing today. They belong to a Flight Lieutenant J.E.V Davies. The logbook shows an amazing flying career starting during WWII flying Lancasters. I had no idea why such an interesting and important document would be left behind. I wanted to put it in my pocket, to explore and share later, but it wasn't mine to take. … [Read more...] about Left Behind
Tree Top Airlines
Thinking of hitching a ride back to Nairobi tomorrow with Moses Lelesit. A massively respected bush pilot. UPDATE: I did hitch a ride.. and it was more than a little fun.. Listen! Another Update: Moses Lelesit sadly died in a flying accident. More information here. … [Read more...] about Tree Top Airlines