Jan 31, 2017 – The Casual Observer
Things are moving along rapidly in my new instructor career. The classroom and simulator training as a client earned me an initial type rating in a jet. Going through the…
Jan 14, 2016 – Flying to the Edge of the Envelope
I like the title, but I admit that it’s overly dramatic. The envelope I’m talking about is my own personal limitations. Trying hard to learn jets and to do this…
Dec 19, 2016 – Back in Ground School
I’ve talked about wanting to work at FlightSafety for a very long time. The idea of spending my days at an airport, or flying someone else’s airplanes into my golden…
Dec 4, 2016 – Pending Volunteer Flights
I’m working hard to get my airplane back on it’s new tires and out flying again. Angel Flight has been calling, and I promised to call them when I’m back.…
Nov 5, 2016 – Intensive Annual Continues
It will be easier to write about the intense annual I’m in the middle of when it’s all done. For now, I can add some flavor to what we’ve found…
Dec 3, 2016 – N833DF Magazine Article
The International Comanche Society is an excellent resource for Comanche owners – both singles and twins. I have taken advantage of their expertise, tool borrowing programs, Pilot Proficiency Training, and…
Nov 3, 2016 N833DF’s Intensive Annual
I’ve always been happy with the work Sussex Aero has done for me, but this year I thought I’d like the experience of doing it myself, with supervision. I asked…
Oct 20th, 2016 – Emergency Room
On Friday the 18th, Beverly felt a bit of pain in her belly that slowed her down for the day. Saturday brought a little queasiness, but Sunday evening brought excruciating…
Oct 14, 2016 – FlightSafety Interview
I was at the beach for a few days, getting ready to begin the annual inspection for N833DF the airport over in Georgetown. Matt will be teaching and supervising me,…
Oct 10th, 2016 – FlightSafety Alternative Stays Alive
In my last post I spoke about building a schedule for next year that will keep me busy and help me build a routine. The leading elements of that schedule…