It's been almost a month since OSH11, and I'm almost recovered. I've processed my photos down to a workable 700, all the gear is put away, and I've mowed the yard (twice). Actually, I've done a lot more than that, but you get the idea. The trouble is, I miss eating lunch to the tune... Read more »
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Pilots’ rule number one
I just wanted to post a video I encountered recently that highlights the single most important rule in flying - always fly the airplane. The video shows a pilot/flight instructor who apparently faints or becomes otherwise incapacitated. Unfortunately, the guy in the back appears to take that as a cue to freak out and scream... Read more »
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I Have A Confession
I'd like to confess something that has been eating me for quite some time: it has been more than 4 months since I've flown. I didn't want to take such a long break, but things have happened and what started as a short financial recovery break (post house purchase) turned into 4 months of gazing... Read more »
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Sometimes I don't understand…
I work at an airport that is located in Class C airspace. It has a fairly sizable set regional air carriers that fly daily as well as a decently sized general aviation population and a cargo ramp for UPS and FedEx. Due to the very diverse nature of flying that goes on the airport plays... Read more »
Continue ReadingSailplane action over the alps
I was wading through my email today and this video was posted to one of the LinkedIn groups that I joined. I have to say that it is a pretty nice video. It's got some great sailplane action over the alps. I think the best part is the break when the tow plane releases the... Read more »
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The Aviator's Bookshelf
Since I started flying, I've amassed quite a collection of aviation books. During this period of time, I've also been focusing on eliminating clutter and moving, so I have focused on value when building my little aviation library. In this post, I'll look at what's on my bookshelf and why. In the interest of full... Read more »
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Some Exciting Things From Oshkosh
As expected, some of the early announcements have already filtered out of Oshkosh. There have been some pretty exciting things coming out so far. There are a handful of them that I've come across that are personally very exciting. The Sonex Onex, the Cobalt 50, and the TV series The Aviators. At its most basic,... Read more »
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Can't Make it to Oshkosh?
It's that time of year. Next week is the aviation event that we all look forward to -- Airventure in Oshkosh. I'm trying to get my own little pilgrimage together for the last half of the week. I will be closely following the event all week though. As a matter of public service, I would... 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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