Be Thankful For Small Airports Every pilot undergoes a constant and rigorous training in safety procedures throughout their flying years. Since takeoff and landing are the crucial times in piloting an airplane, multiple takeoffs and landings at general aviation airfields are required to increase safety. ...more

February 15, 2009

Aero Park Isn't Safe Or Reasonable I have to respond to the FAA spokesperson in the (Jan. 28) article ("Federal Study Requested For Tampa North Aero Park"). I did contact the Aero Park owner and was told by Charlie that he couldn't (wouldn't) do anything about the planes that fly over my house that is situated at least 700 feet north of the direct flight path. So much for that suggestion. And the assertion that we're operating in one of the safest periods in aviation history is at best laughable. We've had two crashes (one fatal) here in Wesley Chapel in the last four years. The next one could be into one of the 2,500 houses that surround the airfield. Let's face it: The airfield serves less than 100 people and puts upwards of 7,500 people at risk. How safe or reasonable is that? ...more

February 1, 2009

If you're looking for inspiration in this time of uncertainty at home and abroad, look no further than to a bird barely bigger than a box of Easter Peeps. ...more

October 25, 2008

Somewhere over the skies of western New York, Tom Coughlin had to make an executive decision on a snowy Dec. 23 evening. ...more

February 5, 2008

The noisy whoosh of military aircraft gets renewed attention this year in reports and public debate focused on development next to MacDill Air Force Base. ...more

January 12, 2008

The chance of a football field-sized asteroid plowing into Mars next month has been increased to 4 percent, scientists said Friday after analyzing archival data. ...more

December 29, 2007

Former NBA player Matt Geiger has been denied permission to construct a helipad on his 36-acre property along Keystone Road, the in the East lake area. ...more

October 27, 2007

Some of the University of Florida's most dynamic athletes lined up single file along one hashmark one day during the first week of preseason practice. Veterans joined raw freshmen, and each player waited his turn to audition for one of the Gators' most coveted jobs. ...more

September 15, 2007