Why A Small Plane Feels Completely Different Than A Commercial Flight I have flown on plenty of commercial airliners but climbing into the cockpit of a small private plane was something entirely different. Within minutes of takeoff, I understood why private pilots love flying. By Kevin Wilkerson, Editor & Publisher, PubClub.com The pilot looks to his – or her – … [Read more...]
The Nightlife Blogger: When Life Gives You Lemons, Drink Champagne!
Clouds Grounded Our Catalina Island Flight, But Not Our Good Time The best travel stories aren't always the ones that go according to plan. Sometimes the destination changes, the weather wins and the backup plan turns out to be even better. We were an hour late for takeoff due to a pilot keeping my friend's plane for an hour past his scheduled rental agreement – I … [Read more...]
Company Offering Zero Gravity Flight Out Of Long Beach, CA
Zero Gravity Corporation To Take People On A Journey Like An Astronaut If you've ever wondered what it's like to float in space like an astronaut tumbling weightless in the Space Shuttle, then you can experience it for yourself this October in Long Beach, CA. A company, Zero Gravity Corporation, is providing a zero gravity flight out of the Long Beach airport. … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog: Experiencing A Bit Of Bad Flying Luck
Clueless Passengers Causing A Delay At Security Wind Up On My Flight By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Well, wouldn’t you know it. I was going through security at LAX (Los Angeles) when a couple was parked at the end of the X-ray machine. A guy was putting on a knee brace, his shoes, his belt (which he could not get back on his pants for some … [Read more...]
Travel Blogger Daily Blog: Taking An Early-Morning Flight (Uggg)
In 'Survival Mode' At Airports And Airplanes By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com I hate having early-morning flights. That could be in large part because I hate early mornings. Flights are worse tho, because I'm not awake, I'm literally a standing zombie and I don't like standing in lines when I could be sitting (or laying) down. Plus, I'm surrounded by … [Read more...]