http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:40:22 -0700 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:50:03 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Crossing-the-Continental-Divide-HaydenWolf-Creek-Passes?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner One of the more direct and popular ways to cross the Rocky Mountains is over the Wolf Creek Pass.  In this entry about safely crossing the mountains of Colorado, I'll point out how to accomplish this.  As before, with my previous La Veta Pa... mountain flying mountain passes aviation safety Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:50:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m6d11-Crossing-the-Continental-Divide-HaydenWolf-Creek-Passes?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m6d8-B25-Pacific-Prowler-coming-to-Boulder-June-1314?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner North American B-25 Mitchell (source: aviation-history.com)Hollywood Star in Boulder for WWII Ball June 13th, 2009.The B25 Bomber from Flight of the Phoenix, Memphis Belle, Pearl Harbor, Catch 22, How the West Was Won, For Whom The Bell Tolls and Di... aviation activities aviation history Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:13:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m11d18-B25-Pacific-Prowler-coming-to-Boulder-June-1314?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Crossing-the-Continental-Divide-La-Veta-Pass?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner  In my continuing educational series of crossing the Rocky Mountains, up next is the southern route over La Veta, La Manga, and Cumbres passes.  This is one of the safest, and lowest ways over the Continental Divide.  First, here&rsquo... mountain flying Rocky Mountains mountain passes aviation safety Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:02:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Crossing-the-Continental-Divide-La-Veta-Pass?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Older-pilots-that-can-and-did?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner Pilot/Newspaperman Hal Wright (CBS News)CBS News did a story back in 1996 about a man who ran his own newspaper, his name was Hal Wright.  How many people do you know in their 70's or 80's who write and deliver their own newspaper?  What ma... aviation news Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:31:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Older-pilots-that-can-and-did?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d30-Aluminum-overcast-coming-to-Centennial-Airport-June-39?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner B-17G Flying Fortress (source: airtoaircombat.com) Sixty years ago the B-17s helped turn the tide of WWII. Now you can experience flight in the beautifully restored B-17G Flying Fortress, the Aluminum Overcast, while enjoying the magnificent views t... aviation activities Sat, 30 May 2009 14:04:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d30-Aluminum-overcast-coming-to-Centennial-Airport-June-39?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d27-This-weeks-Colorado-aviation-news-52709?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner Prairie dogs lose battle in LongmontHere’s a wrap-up of news that occurred in, around, or involving aviation in Colorado. Longmont feels the heat, starts killing prairie dogsDaily Camera: Prairie dogs killed at Longmont airportTimes-Call: ... aviation news Wed, 27 May 2009 13:44:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d27-This-weeks-Colorado-aviation-news-52709?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Aviation-Memorial-Day-activities?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner When thinking about the men and women who died while in the military service this Memorial Day, don't forget about the aviators that made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.  Here are some museums worth checking out.  Some may or may ... aviation history Mon, 25 May 2009 05:16:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Aviation-Memorial-Day-activities?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Longmont-feels-the-heat-starts-killing-prairie-dogs?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner In what’s sure to be yet another hot topic in the city of Longmont, Colorado, the wholesale extermination of prairie dogs at the Vance Brand Airport is under way.  What’s going to be interesting is the interaction between the city st... aviation news airports aviation safety Fri, 22 May 2009 20:01:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d22-Longmont-feels-the-heat-starts-killing-prairie-dogs?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d20-This-weeks-Colorado-aviation-news-52009?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner Eagle Airport construction (Source: Vail Daily) Here’s a wrap-up of news that occurred in, around, or involving aviation in Colorado.   Planes still flying into Eagle County airportSummer camps to include visit to Natl Guard training sit... aviation news Wed, 20 May 2009 13:41:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d20-This-weeks-Colorado-aviation-news-52009?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Longmonts-prairie-dog-solution-a-bad-joke?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner In the FoxNews report in my previous story, it said the City of Longmont “planned to spend up to $14,000 to build a new barrier fence” to keep prairie dogs out of the airport movement area.  The fence is built, and I thought you migh... aviation news airports aviation safety Tue, 19 May 2009 11:29:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Longmonts-prairie-dog-solution-a-bad-joke?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Longmonts-prairie-dog-situation-makes-national-news?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner The scourge of Longmont’s Vance Brand Airport, its prairie dogs not its vocal pilots, are now national news.  FoxNews did a piece called “Cute, Cuddly Menace”, here’s the video. In the piece the sum of “quarter... aviation news airports aviation safety Tue, 19 May 2009 00:30:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Longmonts-prairie-dog-situation-makes-national-news?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Oprahs-private-jet-comment-no-great-endorsement?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner Oprah, fat cat (Source: NewsBusters)Celebrity hero worship ain’t my thang.  An endorsement by them often means less than nothing to me, and I’m sure others.  Occasionally their comments are cringe worthy and do more damage than... aviation news business aviation Thu, 14 May 2009 10:37:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d14-Oprahs-private-jet-comment-no-great-endorsement?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d13-This-weeks-Colorado-aviation-news-51309?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner The Blue Angels (Source: The U.S. Navy)Here’s a wrap-up of news that occurred in, around, or involving aviation in Colorado. Front Range Airport Cancels Show Over DIA ConcernsCould Hackers Breach Security At DIA?More money = more flig... aviation news Wed, 13 May 2009 10:36:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d13-This-weeks-Colorado-aviation-news-51309?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Harmless-Hudson-River-flight-cancelled-needlessly?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner B747 and P3 Orion (Sources: armybase.us / White House Military Office)Previous poor planning and coordination of a flight over New York by an Air Force Boeing 747 (one of the Air Force One aircraft) just caused a cancellation of a legitimate flight ... aviation news airspace restrictions aviation safety Mon, 11 May 2009 18:01:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Harmless-Hudson-River-flight-cancelled-needlessly?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d6-This-weeks-Colorado-aviation-news-5609?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner Here’s a wrap-up of news that occurred in, around, or involving aviation in Colorado.  Frontier Airlines Extends Mexico Travel Policy for Customers With Concerns About Swine FluGlider lands hard after tow cable disconnected – Colora... aviation news Wed, 06 May 2009 13:51:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d6-This-weeks-Colorado-aviation-news-5609?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d4-FAA-air-traffic-controllers-to-return-to-bargaining-table?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner Time for the next round of FAA vs. NATCA Many of you may not be aware that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the labor union for air traffic controllers, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) have been in contract impa... air traffic control NATCA FAA Mon, 04 May 2009 21:55:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m5d4-FAA-air-traffic-controllers-to-return-to-bargaining-table?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m4d30-VP-Biden-wouldnt-recommend-taking-any-commercial-flight?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner Statements Vice President Joe Biden made on the Today Show were quickly “clarified” by the White House shortly after.  He said he wouldn’t want anyone in his family to get on an airplane or ride in a subway.  Words like th... aviation news Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:10:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m4d30-VP-Biden-wouldnt-recommend-taking-any-commercial-flight?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m4d29-This-weeks-Colorado-aviation-news-42909?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner Public-Domain-Photos.ComHere’s a wrap-up of news that occurred in, around, or involving aviation in Colorado. FAA Video Makes Case for Air Traffic Control RevampEagle County eyes housing help for airport controllersVail Valley: New fl... aviation news Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:10:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m4d29-This-weeks-Colorado-aviation-news-42909?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Is-air-travel-worsening-the-Swine-Flu-pandemic?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner The rapid speed at which this latest round of Swine Flu is spreading around the globe begs the question: Is air travel worsening the situation and turning this into a pandemic quicker than it would normally?I’m sure we’ve all had the expe... aviation news swine flu Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:27:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Is-air-travel-worsening-the-Swine-Flu-pandemic?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Photoop-Air-Force-One-freaks-out-New-Yorkers?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner Afraid in Manhattan (NYPost) I’m sorry, but this Air Force One photo opportunity over Manhattan was stupid on several levels.  I’ve flown this complicated airspace, including right down the Hudson River and over the Statute of Liber... aviation news Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:18:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2215-Denver-Aviation-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Photoop-Air-Force-One-freaks-out-New-Yorkers?cid=exrss-Denver-Aviation-Examiner