I just came back from a wonderful flight in rain and lowering visibility. It was by no means IFR, but a small step toward lowering my minimums again. I’ve had pretty high minimums in my airplane for the past year. … Continue reading
Apr 9, 2021 – Peace, Harmony, and a Path Forward
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My wife, Beverly, and I just flew down to Maneo (Dare County) airport for the afternoon a few days ago. We enjoyed smooth engines, a 60 kt tailwind, and mostly clear skies on the way down. The airplane is running … Continue reading
Jan 2, 2021 – Ready to go Flying!!
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2020 sucked for me too. Last month I lost my sister at the young age of 63. She was a smoker and paid the ultimate price for it. Last week I lost my live-in mother inlaw. She lived a good … Continue reading
Nov 9, 2020 – Anniversary Flying
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These are crazy times. I’m not at all happy with the politics of today, but ready to get on with my life. It will all be fine – the pendulum swings for both sides. We are still caring for Bev’s … Continue reading
Oct 7, 2020 – Fall Flying
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Flying has been great! I’ve been flying quite a number of hours per month lately. I’ve also been busy studying for work, learning handgun safety and techniques, dieting and exercise. Exercise has been lacking, honestly, but everything else is going … Continue reading
Aug 10, 2020 – Prelude to a Cluster Flight
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August 10th was a Monday this year – my late mother’s birthday by coincidence. I’ll try to piece the story together of my trip down to Dallas this time, and what I was thinking by the time I got down … Continue reading
Aug 2, 2020 – What I’ve been looking for
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I am doing what I’ve always wanted to do. I retired from engineering and have successfully transitioned to aviation. I’m instructing in jets, and my airplane is in great shape and actively flying. I have no clue how long all … Continue reading
Jun 16, 2020 – N833DF Follow-up Test Profile
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I heard from JPI regarding my replacement temperature probes. I am a bit disappointed that they didn’t run to the mailbox and send out new probes. Instead, they asked me to send them the POs and Invoices and questioned how long … Continue reading
Jun 12, 2020 – Oil Change and Re-inspection
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Oil Change Complete! I dropped off the airplane yesterday morning, and both Paul and Ralph jumped on the work and completed it in one day. You can see the squawk list on yesterdays blog, so I’ll just focus on the … Continue reading
Jun 10, 2020 – Phase III Flying
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Sorry – I couldn’t resist talking in phases with all this virus stuff still holding us back. I have been busy at work and too lazy to fly after working all day. The heat, humidity, and thunderstorms have been part … Continue reading