by Matt | Apr 19, 2010 | Blog, Fun Flying
As we approach the vacation season, I thought I might address a few interesting flying experiences. I would like to say that I’ve done all these things, but I will settle for saying that I want to do them. Some require little more than a few hours and some...
by Matt | Apr 14, 2010 | Blog, Photos
So, I read recently that one could get a new Waco biplane with a glass cockpit. Long story short, I would love to have one. Check out this video from Avweb for a good account of what an aerobatic, IFR biplane ought to be. Feel free to check out some of the related...
by Matt | Apr 13, 2010 | Blog, Fun Flying
In case you’ve missed the memo or you’re not on the list for the memos, Sun ‘n Fun starts today. The official details are April 13th through the 18th at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (KLAL) in Florida. It is one of the larger fly-in air shows and...
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...
by Matt | Mar 7, 2010 | Blog, Fun Flying, Milestones
Since I already plan to get an instrument rating, I decided that I needed to start building cross country time. I’ll probably do quite a few short cross countries before I do anything long. I have these ideas floating around, but I don’t know about taking...
by Matt | Feb 14, 2010 | Blog, Fun Flying
I don’t know how it happened. Somehow, a month has gone by since I’ve flown. When I realized this, I immediately scheduled the plane for a few hours. I don’t want to let time get away from me. I figured I would do some maneuvers and some landings....
by Matt | Jan 16, 2010 | Blog, Milestones
The check out flight for the Diamond went well enough that there wasn’t a question in my mind about taking my wife up. She would be my first passenger. I scheduled the plane for the afternoon and we set off for the flight school. I knew she was nervous and to...
by Matt | Jan 15, 2010 | Aircraft, Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
It’s been a busy couple of weeks and I haven’t flown since my check-ride. I got my plastic certificate recently and I was pleased to note that I really did pass and that I really am a pilot. The week before my check-ride, they decided to relocate the...
by Matt | Jan 1, 2010 | Blog, Flight Training, Lessons
The check ride began in a pretty typical fashion, which was I had to prove that I was qualified to be there and fly. Following the recommendations of the King Schools check ride DVD that I consulted, I came with several folders containing everything required for the...
