Jun 20, 2026 – Michigan Flight
As you might have guessed from the headline that I was able to get into the Lancaster Avionics shop for my IFR recertification on June 11th, just a week or…
Jun 11, 2026 PA30 IFR Recert
I have a trip to Michigan scheduled for next Friday and have been struggling to get my IFR Recerts done before that trip. I guess it is a great thing…
Feb 27, 2026 – I have to tell you about this…
I just got back from an amazing Cheyenne flight this Friday, and I’m still high on it as I write this on Sunday morning. Bare with me as I lead…
January 23, 2026 – Cheyenne back in business
The Cheyenne is back and ready to fly. We flew less last year to allow maintenance items that were coming due to be completed. Squawks were cleared and avionics were…
October 15, 2025 – Three Minutes of Confusion
Night departures aren’t inherently dangerous, but they do carry additional risks that should be considered. This is an account of the first three minutes of our second night departure on…
October 15, 2025 – Fall Florida Flight
My own airplane is fresh out of annual and ready to go up to Lancaster Avionics to finally get the wire fixed on my right fuel flow transducer. This thing…
October 13, 2025 – N833DF is for Sale
NOTE: I mentioned that I’d continue to update this post as more information became available, and I’d also be updating the price as I get a better feel for the…
July 21, 2025 – PA30 Pilot Update
UPDATE: Replacing the fuel servo has fixed the issue. Returned to service a few weeks into August, just in time for the annual. Annual completed with no squawks. Troubleshooting and…
July, 2, 2025 – Complex Machines
Great Attitude: I am very happy to be alive and doing what I love almost everyday. Lots of love, fishing, and awesome flying. First off, Beverly and I found a…
March 30, 2025 – Its Game On!
The flight down required quite a bit of planning due to forecast moderate icing from 9,000′ to 22,000′. I reviewed the PIREPs, cloud cover, and AIRMETs as shown below, and…