by Matt | May 19, 2010 | Aircraft, Blog, Photos
I don’t want you to think I’m turning this into some kind of Youtube aggregator, but after reading about this aircraft on AvWeb and hearing about it on Uncontrolled Airspace (I think), I just have to post this. It’s the Woopy-Fly. The page is in...
by Matt | May 5, 2010 | Aircraft, Blog, Photos
I would like to take this time to state for the record that I have a relationship with the U2 that borders on obsession. I admit the Dragon Lady isn’t exceptionally attractive, but we’re talking about an aircraft designed and built almost 60 years ago....
by Matt | Apr 28, 2010 | Aircraft, Photos, Reviews
Yesterday after lunch I made my way to DKX for an open house. A sales group from Atlanta (PDK I believe) brought a number of aircraft to show. They also had representatives on hand to discuss and for those so inclined buy the aircraft. Planes interest me in...
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 | 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...
