May 13, 2023 – Annual Inspection
I missed flying to Jekyll Island, GA recently. Bev & I had to drive down for the planned 4 day getaway. We had a great time, but driving each way…
September 29, 2022 – Rejected Takeoff!!
I really wasn’t flying much in September, other than on a few solo practice flights I did to exercise the oil and prepare for an upcoming Flight Review I’ve been…
Aug 31, 2022 – Nathan Flies the PA30
The last update blog I developed was back in August, so I’m going back to capture some of what has happened in the ensuing months. There was a bit of…
Aug 22, 2022 – Jet trips and N833DF cleanup
Lancaster Aero: I’ve been vying for a position at the paint shop to address wear spots on the PA30. The image at left is a typical example, but there were…
Jul 4, 2022 – N833DF Problem in Flight
If you read my previous post just a few days ago, you’d know that I was just out to Pittsburgh for a jet trip that ended up canceled. I got…
Jul 1, 2022 – Avidyne Continued, G280 Canceled Trip
Avidyne Continued: I spoke with Todd at Lancaster Avionics yesterday. Even though Avidyne gave me a great explanation, Todd warned me that my troubles may not yet be over. He…
Jun 29, 2022 – G280, Altimatic IIIb, Avidyne, Lightspeed, ICOM
Yesterday I visited a youth corrections center where my late older sister spent years of her life working in many capacities. Susan was well loved there; so much so that…
Jun 21, 2022 – Flight to Biloxi, MS
Bev and I are both retired now. I’m still doing contract flights in the G280 now and again, but for the most part we are doing short trips around the…
Apr 5, 2022 – Weather Flying – Avidyne Cool Features
I was just a little nervous about the annual for N833DF this year. With all the treasure I’ve put into this airplane, I was very much looking forward to sailing…
Apr 4, 2022 – Retiree in Training
Good Morning everyone! I’ve been gone for awhile, but I’m back now. It’s time to update you on what has been going on, and where my beautiful Twin Comanche is…