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Mike Fizer’s Tips on Air-to-Air Photography

Like aviation, photography can open up a new way of looking at the world around you. As in aviation, knowledge and experience are the best ingredients for a beautiful photograph. Knowing your equipment, surroundings, and techniques increases the chances for your intended results. These skills can only be acquired through practice. So be patient and […]

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Mike Fizer

Michael Fizer was born February 14, 1959, in Phoenix, Ariz. Mike’s dad flew F-100s in the Air Force and Mike had his sights on the Air Force Academy to follow in his fathers footsteps. In 1974, at the age of 15, Mike received his first camera for his birthday. On his first photo shoot he […]

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The Night Before Christmas (From a Pilot’s Perspective)

Twas the night before ChristmasAnd all through the landNot a creature was stirringA storm was at hand. Ol’ Santa was worriedAs he said with a frown,“The children expect me.I can’t let them down.” He checked on the weatherBut the forecast was drearyIt looked like this ChristmasMight not be so merry. So he gathered his reindeerIn […]

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Eye of Experience #35:
Safely Selling Your Airplane

Everybody knows about “buyer beware,” but how about seller beware? Much has been written on the subject of protecting oneself when purchasing an aircraft (see Rick Durden’s excellent AVweb column or Brian Jacobson’s comprehensive book on the subject, Purchasing & Evaluating Airplanes), but I have yet to see anything on the subject of protection for […]

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An Airplane Bearing Gifts

Ialways had enjoyed waking to find snow falling, although it had been a long time since I’d had the experience. Maybe this morning’s snow was prophetic, as a white blanket was never guaranteed in these parts this time of year. It made me feel particularly good in spite of the fact it would take while […]

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Pelican’s Perch #37:
Angry Pilots Are Bad News

Air rage is big news these days, but it seems to apply only to passengers who act up. Sadly, it occurs in cockpits, too. There are a small number of pilots who really do need some counseling in anger management, a lot more who could use some of the techniques, and nearly everyone could benefit […]

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