I've written before that some experiences just make you feel "like a pilot." This weekend was one of those experiences, I think in part because of the large number of "firsts" and how well I handled
Flight schools have one goal, teaching you whatever you need to know to pass your check ride. Don’t get me wrong, they want you to be a safe pilot as well. It’s not just about passing
Flight schools are focused on teaching what you need to know to pass your check ride. Once you cross that hurdle, the real learning begins. As you begin to fly in a real world environment at airpo
The photo contest celebrating the 500th post on this blog now enters its voting phase. Have a look at the pictures below (click to see them in larger size), and vote for your favorite one using the bu
In my previous post I mentioned the new social network for aviators, myTransponder. Although, I have met pilots from all over the country through the site I noticed there was an abundance of Midwest b
Very interesting weather at Hemet today. A low pressure system to the east was to bring rain in by evening, and there were lots of thin cumulus clouds hanging around. The thermal forecast looked good,