Winging It

Aviation Radio

January 28, 2008
/ computer flying
/ By tom
/ 5 COMMENTS

Yesterday was the first really nice flying day we have had here for a long time. Unfortunately, I didn’t go flying. Other commitments kept me on the ground. That is going to have to change very soon. I did find a new resource for aviation information/entertainment though. The Flight Time Radio Show looks like a […]

Not Flying But Thinking About It

January 6, 2008
/ flying
/ By tom
/ 3 COMMENTS

I hope you are all getting some flying in. As for me, I haven’t been airborne since December 6th. I was at work on the very few nice weather days we had recently. For the most part, we have had snow, fog and/or low ceilings just about every day. As an example, here is the […]

Happy New Year

January 1, 2008
/ flying
/ By tom

We have come to the end of another year – already. It was a very good one for me and I hope it was for all of you also. Getting my private pilot certificate was, of course, a major milestone for me. The Mediterranean cruise was another highlight. I am looking forward to new challenges […]

Good Winter Reading

December 27, 2007
/ flying
/ By tom
/ 6 COMMENTS

This is the perfect time of year to settle into your easy chair with a good aviation book. Two of my favorites are Rod Machado’s Private Pilot Handbook and Instrument Pilot’s Handbook. If you are working on either rating, I don’t think you will find better guides. I used the private pilot manual all through […]

Happy Holidays

December 24, 2007
/ flying
/ By tom
/ 2 COMMENTS

I hope you are all having a very happy holiday season. The FAA sent me a Christmas present today. I received my permanent pilots certificate in the days mail. It doesn’t grant any more privileges than the temporary did of course, but it is nice to have the real thing. Now I just need some […]

Good for Another Two Years

December 11, 2007
/ flying
/ By tom

I passed my 3rd class medical today so, I am good to go for another two years. This one is a medical only, no more student certificate. I put the old one in a safe place though. It is a keepsake of my student days.

Feeling Like a Real Private Pilot

December 7, 2007
/ flying
/ By tom
/ 6 COMMENTS

We had to wait a while but, I finally took my wife for an airplane ride yesterday. Having a non-pilot passenger for the first time helped me realize that I really am a private pilot now. We had heavy snow Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Thursday started out clear but the ATIS was reporting 7000 […]

Not Using the New Certificate

November 28, 2007
/ flying
/ By tom
/ 3 COMMENTS

I haven’t had a chance to fly since getting my private pilot certificate. I am trying to take my wife up as my first real passenger but, between aircraft maintenance, crummy weather and the Thanksgiving holiday, we just haven’t been able to get a flight in. We will keep trying though. I started studying for […]

Where Will I Go From Here?

November 18, 2007
/ flying
/ By tom

Getting that private pilot certificate opens up the whole world of aviation to us. So, where in that world will I go next? I have some ideas for the short term but, I also know that my goals will certainly change with time. The first use of my new certificate will be to take my […]

Thoughts on my Private Pilot Training

November 17, 2007
/ flying
/ By tom
/ 6 COMMENTS

I am going to split this training wrap up into two parts in the interest of brevity. First, some thoughts about flight training in general and about training for the late bloomer. The second post will be more about where I plan to go from here. Your comments on both topics are encouraged and welcome. […]

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