by Matt | May 6, 2011 | Aircraft, Blog, Fun Flying, Photos
I don’t know what your plans are this weekend, but if you’re near Smyrna, TN you should get to The Great Tennessee Air Show. The air show gates open at 8 a.m. this Saturday and Sunday at the Smyrna Airport. There are still tickets are still available for...
by Matt | Aug 30, 2010 | Blog
I’d like to begin this post by asking a question. How many people would like to be taken from your vehicle at gunpoint, handcuffed and detained because several years ago someone stole a car with a license plate number that matches the one the state just assigned...
by Matt | May 17, 2010 | Blog, Fun Flying, Milestones, Photos
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...
by Matt | Apr 11, 2010 | Aircraft, Blog, Fun Flying, Photos
I went to DKX for East Tennessee Wings 201o. It is an annual event which allows pilots to come together and earn credits from the FAA Wings program. There is lots of food, hangar flying, learning, and free flight instruction. The idea is that you can come and...
by Matt | Apr 9, 2010 | Aircraft, Blog
A few weeks ago, I learned that my flight school was planning to find a glass panel 172 to put on leaseback. At the time, I briefly considered investigating this as an opportunity to buy one myself, but I ruled that out very early in the process since I remain...