As you've certainly noticed, I've been rather absent for the last few weeks. It wasn't intentional, but I've used the time as a bit of a sabbatical to consider my blogging and future goals. I also went flying a couple of times. Approximately two months ago, I quit my part-time job and started freelance writing... Read more »
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Check-Ride Tips: Five Things to Know
The check-ride is an important milestone in aviation. I remember my private pilot check-ride pretty vividly. I also remember some of the things that really helped me pass. After a good amount of thinking, I realized that every tip I have to offer can be boiled down to five things: know yourself, know your aircraft, know where to find the answers, know the area, and know your examiner. These five things will absolutely help your check-ride.... Read more »
Continue ReadingAttitude is Everything
A few months ago, I saw a link on twitter to the following video: I recently remembered this and thought I might post it here and offer some analysis of the overall situation. The biggest talking point I've come up with is "Attitude is everything." I mean that in two ways: attitude of the pilot... Read more »
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Learn to Fly Day
If you are interested in learning to fly but don't know where to start, you are in luck. Last year at Oshkosh, The third Saturday in May was established as International Learn to Fly Day. Since then, the US House of Representatives have also recognized International Learn to Fly Day in HR1284. This year International Learn to Fly Day is May 15th. The idea behind it is for everybody to "evangelize" for aviation and get people interested in learning to fly. Unfortunately, it only works if people get involved. So, in an effort to help get the word out, here are a number of sources to check for information on events.... Read more »
Continue ReadingMy First Lesson
I was scared to death because I'm no pilot but I assumed things would be ok and I did what he said. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had. In the blink of an eye we were off the ground and headed into the sky.... 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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