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I’ve been distracted trying to deal with a cold since the 23rd, so I haven’t done much with the book project, nor the blogs. In fact, I felt bad even…

I noted on my last post that I was hoping to wrap up the paint project with the aileron replacement up at Dutchland Aero in Smoketown. Well – I believe…

Piedmont Update: Just coming off of a difficult two day trip. I was with an good Captain and Flight Attendant, but this was the first time I’d flown with each.…

Problem Identified: Last week I had a few 300 landings I wasn’t happy with. I don’t get to fly the larger airplanes as much as the 100’s, and that is…

The excitement of test flying the PA30 is on hold. We’ve found for sure that the left aileron was warped in the process of re-skinning it. An entirely new aileron…

I’m just coming off of an awesome Piedmont trip with low IMC, DCA airspace, and excellent approach opportunities in the DASH. I am better able to take full advantage of…

I am absolutely high on this job. The most inexperienced Captains have valuable lessons to teach, and the ability to motivate the crew to perform. I am just off a…

Flew out of Salisbury with a leisurely 10:40 am report. Several changes in Captains occurred due to canceled flights, and I don’t know what else. Ended up flying with an…

Dealing with the logistics of arranging the next test series of test flights, I reviewed my calendar and emailed the two A&Ps up in Smoketown about my availability. When I…

Flight testing – Day 1 Getting into and out of the 2400′ runway at Smoketown airport is a manageable concern. Per my previous post – I was up here picking…