Decades have elapsed since “the old guys” taught me to fly formation.  To me, they were the eyes of age, although I’m sure that present-day me is much older than they were then.  I had emerged from medical school, paid down some debt, and as I had been since childhood was smitten with aviation.

Voracious reading had always been my habit.  Continue reading →

Life around a tanker base, early in the season, is fairly predictable.  Morning briefing, a walk for some exercise, a cup of coffee.  The view of scenery is one  that would make tourist bureaus from the midwest jealous.  However, the most urgent matter of the morning is planning lunch.  The debate starts at breakfast….. Continue reading →