Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960

Articles written by Robert W. Bunke


Sorted by date  Results 1 - 1 of 1

  • The Joy of Flight

    Robert W. Bunke|May 1, 2020

    As I roll to the start of the runway, I look eagerly to the sky for the tower has cleared me for takeoff and again I am committed to fly. As the nose of the airplane lines up with the solid white line on the black, there is a feeling of joy as the engine roars and there is no turning back. With throttle full forward, it isn’t long before the spinning prop becomes so strong and the roll that started slow at first, is racing to free me from the earth. My heart pounds a little, for I can feel that moment of truth is near when a slight backward for...