If you're looking for a destination for your weekend flight, I recommend you check out the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. The facility is part of the Smithshonian's National Air and Space Museum (probably the best part for plane geeks) and will play host to the annual 'Become a Pilot' day tomorrow, June 18th. Unlike the main museum,... Read more »
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It’s a Bad Day To Fly | Movie Monday
I'm not sure if you've noticed or not, but the site looks different. I've taken a bit of a hiatus in order to redesign the site and establish a Facebook page. To make a long story short, I spent an inordinate amount of time attempting to make a custom Wordpress theme that I abandoned for... Read more »
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Things are getting out of control
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 your new car? I don't imagine very many... Read more »
Continue ReadingVideo: FAA on Mountain Flying
In the middle of the last century, the FAA produced a number of videos on topics that were of particular concern. The videos covered things like hand propping safety, float plane flying, and mountain flying. While video production quality has seriously improved, these videos still offer a great deal of useful information for pilots of... Read more »
Continue ReadingProcedure Change: Runway Crossings
I just received one of those helpful emails from the FAA. Regarding a "new runway crossing procedure." Apparently, as of 30th June, you will no longer be told by ATC to "Taxi to..." From now on you must receive explicit instructions to cross runways. Since 30th June is two days away, I really hope the... Read more »
Continue ReadingKnowledge test PASSED!!!
I passed the knowledge test!... 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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