Flight Watch

Recently, I was engaged to represent an airman where there was less than optimal separation between his aircraft during landing and the aircraft in front of him, which had previously landed. This prompted me to review 14 C.F.R. §91.113(g) forbidding a landing aircraft from “forc[ing] an aircraft off the runway surface which has already landed…

From a modest three-ship flyover to a carefully orchestrated formation of warbirds and RV aircraft, this article recounts the planning and execution of a large-scale Wreaths Across America commemorative flight over the Georgia National Cemetery, honoring the fallen and those who continue to serve. READ THE ARTICLE, CLICK THE LINK BELOW.  FLIGHTWATCH 325

It is just after nine o’clock in the morning on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The setting features low clouds drifting northward with winds out of the south. Rain is intermittent. The location is the Richard B. Russell Airport in Rome, Georgia. This is the third and final day of the Wings Over North Georgia Air…

The admissibility of factual portions of National Transportation Safety Board (“NTSB”) reports is fertile ground for litigation when litigating claims of liability and damages arising out of an aircraft accident. This paper is intended to provide a very brief overview of this interesting area of aviation law. In writing this article, it is the intent…

Airshow demonstration flying is a rewarding endeavor that requires mastery of the aircraft, situational awareness, and skill. This article is written as a primer for new airshow pilots and a review source for experienced airshow pilots. The scope of this article will be wide and will cover a number of diverse topics.     READ…

Airshow demonstration flying is a rewarding endeavor that requires mastery of the aircraft, situational awareness, and skill. This article is written as a primer for new airshow pilots and a review source for experienced airshow pilots. The scope of this article will be wide and will cover a number of diverse topics. Read the full…

GENESIS OF THE SHOW APPEARANCE In or during the summer of 2023, I received an email from Jim Buckley about participating in the Cullman Regional Airport Fly-In on November 3 and 4, 2023. While Airbase Georgia of the Commemorative Air Force has a history of having aircraft participate in the Cullman Regional Airport Fly-In, I…

GENESIS OF THE SHOW APPEARANCE In or during the summer of 2023, I received an email from Jim Buckley about participating in the Cullman Regional Airport Fly-In on November 3 and 4, 2023.  While Airbase Georgia of the Commemorative Air Force has a history of having aircraft participate in the Cullman Regional Airport Fly-In, I…

A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF STATUTORY AND REGULATORY PROVISIONS THAT FORBID ECONOMIC DISCRIMINATION AT PUBLIC USE AIRPORTS When an airport operator receives financial assistance from the United States Government to create or render improvements to a public use airport, the Airport Sponsor is required to execute grant assurances. READ FLIGHTWATCH 315 – 7-27-23

THIS WILL BE EASY               Yes, the words “this will be easy,” echoed in my brain as the word came that I would be flying to Lancaster, Pennsylvania in September 2022.  After all, I had just performed in the Reading Airshow in June 2022, and Lancaster is only about 15 minutes short of Reading.…