by Matt | May 18, 2010 | Blog, Fun Flying, Photos
For some reason I have this love affair with bush flying. Aerobatics are nice, and I certainly look forward to trying them out, but I find no more perfect an example of aviation than a Super Cub alone in the wilds. There’s just something about it that really...
by Matt | May 17, 2010 | Blog, Fun Flying, Milestones, Photos
My parents recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. They aren’t big on gifts and things. Well, long story short, Mom got a new convertible this year that she’s calling a gift and she wanted to do something special for Dad. What could be more...
by Matt | Apr 26, 2010 | Fun Flying, Lessons
The practical test standards are FAA established standards for flight maneuvers required on check-rides. Each of these maneuvers are required because they elicit some sort of indication of the abilities of the applicant. There are many maneuvers that do not appear...
by Matt | Apr 21, 2010 | Blog, Fun Flying
I just received a notification from my flight school that there will be a TFR over Asheville this weekend. Apparently, POTUS and crew are coming to stay at the Grove Park Inn. This interests me somewhat, because if I had decided to fly to Asheville this weekend, I...
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 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...
