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Alan Klapmeier, CEO and Co-Founder of Cirrus Design joins the hangar flying with Pilot Dan, Pilot Kent and Pilot Mike. Cirrus' plans to respond to accident

After about a month of screwing around, B and I are going to split time in the Duchess. We'll do approaches into STP and 21D, and then we'll go do some airwork. So this will be night, xc, ME, and du

We are flying at 36,000 feet, our second cruising altitude. In a few hundred miles, we will

Student and I finally get to fly again after about a week's worth of cancellations due to schedule and weather. We're going to do power-on stalls, and I might be able to squeeze in a ground reference

With the holidays completed I decided to begin the King IFR training videos that Mary and Santa tucked under the tree

Flight hours: 22 (via Human Mailing Tubes)
Study hours: 2
Aviation Reading: Killer Caldwell

I haven't done any GA flying in the last few weeks as you can see. I have been thinking

No this wasn’t me at the controls…yet. This is from a Flickr contact who leads the terrible life as a commercial pilot. Mu

We went out for a simple, short flight to Tracy and back in Cherokee 4319D. But no flight is without its share of adventure, and this was no exception. We left San Carlos at about 4:15, and when we

In getting ready for my transition from employed Navy guy to unemployed graduate student (in August), I have been thinking about whether or not to go ahead and get my Instrument rating.

I

We've departed Detroit sout

Virtual ATC for Flight Simulator X or 2004

I have been dealing with snow and ice for a couple of months, more so than a usual winter. T

The IFR Pilot's #6 goal for 2007 is to publish at least one freelance article on an aviation topic. Here are some ideas for articles, with working thoughts:

1. Stepping up: Buying your fi

With the holidays completed I decided to begin the King IFR training videos that Mary and Santa tucked under the tree

Messing with some $$$ figures this weekend, the possibility of completing my Commercial came up so I thought I would check on what I still need to do (other than the not insignificant task of being up

First, a reminder that you may send your aviation questions to me at support@fromthecockpit.com with "Aviation Question" in the subject. Be sure to check out this week's Ask Cap'n Meryl question &

First, a reminder that you may send your aviation questions to me at support@fromthecockpit.com with "Aviation Question" in the subject. Be sure to check out this week's Ask Cap'n Meryl question &

For 2006 I set myself a few goals for my flying. If I recall correctly, it was Fly 50 hours this year. Do some airwork and get more proficient at smooth flight, especially the use of the rudder. Sta

We've departed Detroit sout

I very much enjoy the desert southwest, particularly in early morning light. What amazes me though, is the urban sprawl the city has experienced since my first flight here more than 20 years ago in a

Apparently I took a long enough break from blogging. I can tell, because I almost forgot to blog. I remembered last night when I checked my e-mail and found it full of New Year's best wishes and sug

How many times have you read in a blog apologies for not posting? You wont read such drivel from me...you'll bloody take it when I give it to you.  I've done little flying. Last I've been doing w

In getting ready for my transition from employed Navy guy to unemployed graduate student (in August), I have been thinking about whether or not to go ahead and get my Instrument rating.

I

Some workers at Chicago/O’Hare airport claim to have seen a UFO on the night of November 7, 2006 (CNN st

My plane to Dallas was delayed four hours for a hydraulic leak. Now if I was flying myself, this wouldn't happen. I guess that means more time to blog and a few less hours at work tomorrow. Oh well

I just want you all to know that I appreciate you and your knowledge and your experience and your advice!

In my few months of training so far, you have all been very supportive, helped me t

The official letter I referred to a couple of weeks ago.

Use MS paint to make your own! :)

In "honor" of someone who hasn't been president for 30 years, let's shut down the entire U.S. financial system for the fourth day in a row! What a good idea! Sheesh.

Why can't they say "i

January. Must finish flight training.

I'm fairly close. Night flying is the last area in which I need to receive instruction. I have a few more requirements to meet, like another 2.1 hou

I very much enjoy the desert southwest, particularly in early morning light. What amazes me though, is the urban sprawl the city has experienced since my first flight here more than 20 years ago in a

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