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The airport has a crosswind like the last time I did pattern work with Student B.  If he can avoid overcorrecting, I’ll send him up by himself.  If not, then it’s good practice.  Immedi

Today I was presented with a business opportunity. I know a guy who knows a guy who needs some software written, but knows nothing about software, and I know nothing about how do do what he needs do

July 9 marks the one year anniversary of my successful PPL flight test. An accounting of achievements over the past year tells me more about the sad state of my financial affairs rather than any lack

I finally got to see "One Six Right" on DVD the other day. As the Wikipedia entry says,One Six Right is an independent film about the general a

The weather, that is.
Well, that's not quite true. Big Bubba has commented that it sure gets old waking to sunny skies every day. He's actually prayed for a few clouds and maybe some rain. His bi

A reader sent me this story and told me I could use it, but that I had to explain how I got my latest job first. I guess I didn't tell how in great detail but it was the usual way: contact, follow

Boeing is flying high a day after the unveiling of the amazing new Boeing 787 on July 8, 2007 (7/8/07). The ceremony took place in Everett, Washington at their big plant. The ceremony was broad

Another day of work before I get a day off and then head back to work for 3 days. The beginning of the month has been go go go! It doesn’t feel like I have been home at all this month! Today, I

Now here is my latest animation which is the reason I started showing my animations in here. Well, at least this was my latest animation a month ago when I started writing about these. Thi

I had a practice checkride with CFI Travis on Thursday of last week. I'm slow getting this posted because Georgia and I drove up to northern Wisconsin Friday morning for a family get together.

I had a practice checkride with CFI Travis on Thursday of last week. I'm slow getting this posted because Georgia and I drove up to northern Wisconsin Friday morning for a family get together.

After some deep thoughts on these three important crossing-the-Rockies factors, I’ve decided to hold off on my coast-to-coast trip –

Boeing rolled out it’s latest marvel of technology last night, the much anticipated 787 dreamliner. I have to admit it took me quite a while to warm to it, but there’s no denying it’s a stunn

Sooner or later I guess everyone has to experience being chased out of the sky by the weather. I have two 'never break' rules when it comes to weather. I don't do ice and I don't do thunderstorms.

This is the 2nd Week in Review of PilotJohn.com. I hope everyone has had a wonderful week, and hope the week ahead is just as good! Let’s get right to the posts and commentators for this week! <

Today was the big debut of the new Boeing 787! Did anyone get to watch it on TV or the web? I was working and extremely disappointed I didn’t get to see it. What did you think about it if

so to speak today. I am officially no longer a private pilot. I am instead, an instrument-rated private pilot!! I successfully passed my FAA check ride today after a rather pleasant 2 hour oral and 1.

Three chicks live in the house that contains this refrigerator.

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