I’d like to go on a true cross-country flight
I’ve recently come to the realization that I would like to make an epic flight. I was reading this article on AvWeb and it hit me how inspiring I found the idea of setting off across the country in an old and slow plane. I really envy this guy. It’s...
The Aviator’s Bookshelf
Since I started flying, I’ve amassed quite a collection of aviation books. During this period of time, I’ve also been focusing on eliminating clutter and moving, so I have focused on value when building my little aviation library. In this post, I’ll...
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?...Some Exciting Things From Oshkosh
As expected, some of the early announcements have already filtered out of Oshkosh. There have been some pretty exciting things coming out so far. There are a handful of them that I’ve come across that are personally very exciting. The Sonex Onex, the Cobalt...
Why I Love the Cessna 172
The 172 as a model has been around since the mid 1950s. In the more than 50 years since surprisingly few things have changed. The Cessna 172 is arguably one of the most popular training aircraft around and you’d be hard pressed to find an airport that isn’t home to at least one.
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.
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