Wed, Sep 29, 2010
One of the good things about retirement is that it gives you
time to catch up on all those things that escaped one's attention
while busy with 'real' life... and in the case of retired AOPA
Boss, Phil Boyer, that means that there is now plenty of time to
indulge in his fascination with aero-gadgets.
To those of us who watched aviation work its way through several
decades of various trials and tribulations, Phil Boyer proved
himself to be the real deal... a solid leader with some serious
smarts and a true passion for the world of aviation. When he
decided to retire after nearly two decades of challenging
leadership, we all felt poorer for the loss of his participation
but could not deny the that the guy deserved to retire and enjoy
his life the way that he wanted... free of the pressures that he
lived 24/7 for all those years.
Still; when he wants to speak up, even after nearly two years
absence from his leadership of the AOPA (which hasn't been the same
since and seems to be drifting inexorably 'off-mission'), we're
more than willing to drop everything and listen... and when he
wants to provide thoughtful advice for a guy who was (at that time)
about to take on what has to be one of the most challenging
leadership transitions in the sport and general aviation business,
we are ALL ears.
So... join Aero-TV for one of a series of intriguing interviews
from the grounds of Oshkosh 2010 as Phil checks out the latest in
aero-gadgets (Phil being one of the all time great gadget
geeks).
Do check out other parts of this series in which Phil provides
advice to the newly named EAA President, Rod Hightower... some
insight into GA's challenges for the future, and chats about how
he's enjoying his life post-retirement. We hope you enjoy these
chats as much as we did...
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