The 172 as a model has been around since the mid 1950s. In the more than 50 years since surprisingly few things have changed. The Cessna 172 is arguably one of the most popular training aircraft around and you'd be hard pressed to find an airport that isn't home to at least one.... Read more »
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Dad's First Flight
My parents recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They aren't big on gifts and things. Well, long story short, Mom got a new convertible this year that she's calling a gift and she wanted to do something special for Dad. What could be more special than a first flight? How about your son being the... Read more »
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East Tennessee Wings 2010
There were door prizes, which were pretty good but I didn't win anything. This one lucky guy got a ride in a T-6. The coolest part of the day, was after the door prizes when I got to watch a banner pick up. The pattern stayed pretty full considering there were a lot of people getting free flight training and there was a fuel discount, but the banner towing guys were easy to spot. I think that I might enjoy banner towing to be honest.... Read more »
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New Aircraft – 172SP with G1000
Regarding the instrument rating, I've started gearing up. I bought the Gleim exam book today and I have to say, it is pretty intimidating. I'm taking it one step at a time, but I hope to add instrument privileges by the end of the year. Tomorrow I am attending an event put on by the local FAA Safety Team and one of the seminars I registered for covers IFR charts, maybe that will be helpful. Either way I'm getting a free breakfast and lunch.... Read more »
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Hello, my name is Matt Everett and as of 1/1/2010 I am a private pilot ASEL. I started this blog early in my training and used it primarily as a place to keep notes of my lessons. Since then it has grown to much more than that, but my main focus is still on aviation experiences. It is my sincerest hope that this blog is a resource for others as much as it is a resource for me. Looking for more?
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