Leather or canvas helmets are a MUST to wear, not just for the vintage look. In the open cockpit biplane, which means not in a closed canopy like most airplanes. You may have a little more wind and noise than inside normal aircraft but the trade off for the view is worth it.
Read moreWhat does an Captain John say about the need for Stick and Rudder skills?
Now all that said about the wonderful advances technology has made to enhance safety and create a clear pathway to a career in aviation comes with a price. Students starting out in a modern trainer and being fast tracked into the cockpit of a sophisticated turbine powered aircraft often miss out on an ample exposure to basic stick and rudder flying..
Read moreWhY is our Captain's Family Background so interesting?
We enjoy reading John Wades advice on the future of Aviation jobs for todays youth, but looking back in his past has some VERY interesting gems of history. These gold nuggets of experience may shine some insight and give credibility...
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