AirDorrin

I’m having too much fun. My second contract flying opportunity began with a repositioning flight on the 23rd. Philly to Burlington, VT. The repositioning trip is predictable and easy. I have it down. I park in the same remote lot … Continue reading →

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It is windy as hell out there this morning, and the temperature isn’t rising above the low 50’s as I write this. I need to exercise, but I’m not inclined to ride my bike along the water in this wind … Continue reading →

I’ve been bored as hell lately. That has been due to a number of factors; namely a very light to non-existent work schedule, lots of rain and inclement weather, a wife that isn’t free to travel or even go to … Continue reading →

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OMG.  You’d think that getting paid to stay home would be a dream come true.  It isn’t for me – I’m way too much a type A. The Westwind simulator has broken pretty hard this week, and the client load … Continue reading →

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First Leg from Indianapolis, IN to Mansfield, OH: It is Sunday morning, 8/26, at around 8:15 am when we get to the airplane. The Captain for this mission, we’ll call him George to maintain a semblance of privacy for the … Continue reading →

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So here I am – 60 years old and still getting excited about life in general. I’m working for a solid firm instructing pilots that fly corporate jets, and now I’m heading out to gain the practical experience that will … Continue reading →

This blog is about working out the bugs in a new relationship I’ve established with a pilot clearing house of sorts. Trying to get that first flight in the books before I lose interest. The route to accomplishing that can … Continue reading →

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Investigating the possibilities: I enjoy classroom and sim instructing in these jets, but feel the need to back it up with real experience. Actually flying is more fun, gives you the street creds to speak more confidently, and I think … Continue reading →

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Holy cow!! I have managed to go from relaxed and laid back, to getting busy and worrying about fitting it all in!  I’m going to get healthier and start flying jets this week (following post), while waiting to hear my … Continue reading →

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Health and Fitness Project: After a visit to a new doctor back in April, I weighed in at my heaviest weight ever – 250 lbs with clothes on in the middle of the day. That translates to 243 lbs as measured … Continue reading →