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Among the top news stories of recent days have been wildfires raging across Canada and the northern United States. In the last day or two, significant smoke levels have made their way south into the midwestern and northeastern United States. I took an interest in the topic on my commute from central Pennsylvania back to Chicago on Thursday as I prepared for a mid-morning report time on Friday. Pulling up to the State College Regional Airport, I noticed a blanket of smoke cov

Hi there: Welcome to JFO Aviation! My name is John McDermott. I am an Airline Transport Pilot and Gold Seal Flight Instructor. I am thrilled to share my love for aviation with you, and I have some exciting updates for some new plans for JFO Aviation. I have been involved with the aviation industry in one way or another for 10 years, of which I have been flying for close to six. I am the first professional pilot in my family and have spent my adult life learning as much as I c