Jan 30, 2020 – Success is Inevitable
Success is inevitable – if you don’t give up….. N833DF is ready to go! I haven’t flown it yet because my A&P had a medical issue at the last minute.…
Jan 21, 2020 – Four Airplanes
Hey everyone. I’ve been really busy instructing – guiding discovery really – in the Gulfstream G280 these past few days. I have the rest of the week to wrap this…
Jan 12, 2020 – Anticipation Update
Yesterday Bev and I had the chance to get out of the house for a few hours. We were trying to figure how how to make a nice romantic day…
Jan 9, 2020 – Waiting for N833DF
Yes – I’m still waiting for my airplane. I had been hoping to fly in December, but one of the fuel controllers didn’t get overhauled properly, or was jarred in…
Nov 27, 2019 – Test Flying N833DF
This blog was written some months ago in anticipation of going flying soon. It was a way for me to re-engage in general aviation, buoy my mood, and motivate myself…
Nov 24, 2019 – Can’t sit still……
As you know, my PA30 N833DF is coming back with fresh engines and I’m sitting on my hands waiting. No – actually I’m getting caught up on things Beverly needs…
Nov 22, 2019 – I’m getting excited!!
N833DF is almost back! I am having trouble containing my excitement at the prospect of using these days home to go fly. This Wednesday I stopped to check on the…
Nov 15, 2019 – Engines are back!
Today we’ll do a brief update covering an accomplishment on the old jet, my progress on the new jet, and some exciting news about my Twin Comanche. The travel to…
Oct 17, 2019 – N833DF Motors Due Back / G280 Practice & Astra Check
This post has been half finished for a month now. I’ve just completed a G280 instructor training phase that I’ll discuss in a subsequent update, so I’m back to finishing…
Sep 8, 2019 – N833DF, PA30 Training, and the G280 Re-check
The N833DF Engine Overhaul project is well underway. I’ve been told that the camshafts and crank cases are in good shape and can be used again. That avoids about 9k$…