It's that time of year, where I take a look back and decide what worked and what didn't and I usually set some goals. This year isn't going to be any different, but I've decided some changes are in order. On the whole, 2011 was an off-year. I basically accomplished 0% of every goal I... Read more »
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New Year’s Resolutions
Last month I got my copy of Sport Aviation, EAA's fantastic magazine, and I was inspired to write a blog entry relating to one of the articles. The article is a list of 50 potential flying resolutions for the new year. The article suggests things ranging from things like obtaining a seaplane rating or instrument... Read more »
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2010 Pilot Gift Guide: Gifts for the Pilot on Your List
There are now less than 20 days until Christmas. Unless you celebrate another holiday, you have less than 3 weeks to get the perfect gift under your tree or cactus. If you're still shopping and you've got pilots on your list, I'm going to help you out. I'd like to present my 2010 Pilot Gift... Read more »
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Buying an Airplane
After my recent trip to Oshkosh I returned home with a new goal for the next year or so. To make a long story brief, I spent a lot of time walking through the vintage airplanes while I was there. This wasn't intentional, it just happened. Why did it happen? Well, I really like Stearmans,... 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.
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