Yesterday I dropped Mrs. Flying Dutchman off at the airport along with the young Dutchlings. They are flying to a country far across the seas to visit Lolo and Lola (Grandpa and Grandma.) They walke
My plane’s back on the line today. After doing some high-speed taxi checks to make sure nothing was leaking or running too hot or cold, I had to try to push the plane back into its spot through
...For misidentifying the CH-46 as the Chinook. Thanks to Greybeard (Pitchpull) for setting me straight...the CH-46 is in fact the Sea Knight (Navy/Marines). The aircraft I have photos of is the CH-47
There is nothing quite like a great sunset. Last night I was over Grand Rapids at 36,000 feet taking in a real winner. We were flying directly to the west in smooth air, flying f
I love square dancing. At least I did when my foot didn't hurt. I love square dance calling. But I hate, hate, hate writing choreography. It's boring, and mind-numbing. There was a time 10
Well, maybe not a rule, but at least an observation. So far, each of my instrument students has struggled on their third lesson. The first lesson has gone relatively well and they each have done a go
I finally get back in a Seneca today. As much as I have enjoyed the Arrow, the sound, feel and performance of a multi engine aircraft is wonderful. Besides, multi time is what it's all about...which l
We're in the the middle of a cold snap right now with a nice high-pressure system sitting just off the West coast. Temperatures are dipping to low single digits and and the winds are light.
Student A aced his oral, but the ride ended in a discontinuance due to weather. They'll try the flight portion on Friday. His oral was very short, in my opinion, and I'm guessing DE Barb could tell
The hotel I stayed at last night didn't have internet so I wasn't able to post anything. Can you imagine a hotel in North America in 2007 not having internet
When I was younger, I assumed that one day I would "grow up" and become an "adult." For a large portion of my life, I've awaited that milestone, but now I know it won't arrive.
As far as I can tel
My Dad relayed a question from some game show he watched: "What 80's band had a hit with an album called 'How the West Was Won?'" The answers were multiple choice: The Who, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles,
I bought myself some presents for Christmas and for my birthday. After all, who else can I trust to get me what I really want?
For Christmas, I bought myself the DVDs for the first season of De
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