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After last nights storms and waking up to overcast skies I thought for sure that I would not be flying today.  When decision to fly time came up it turned out to be just a little on the windy side.  Winds from the NNW at 16knts gusting to 19 at takeoff time.  Which was okay because we were […]

Today was really a great day to fly.  It was a bit warm but cooled off quickly as we got some air moving into the airplane.  Things are starting to get fun now, each lesson I am picking more and more up.  Like I talked about yesterday though I don’t want to forget what I have done so […]

I am going to have to come up with a better way to name my posts because first flight, second flight…. 48th flight is going to get a bit old so I will work on that.  Just returned home from my second lesson.  Today was a much more relaxed day for me, much more comfortable with the […]

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What a beautiful day!  I had my first lesson today and it was everything I thought it would be and more.  I met up with my Flight Instructor Will Outlaw at our flying […]

I would like to get started with a brief chat of what I have done so far in studying for my Private Pilot license, what I have purchased and my expectations for my first lesson tomorrow.  
Lets start out with what I have purchased so far.
FAA Airplane Flying Handbook
Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
Rod Machado’s […]

Welcome all to my new website, blog, web journal etc… If you are looking for a new flight students journey towards aviation fame and fortune you have come to the right spot.  In the coming months and years I plan to detail my journey from Aviation Novice to Pilot.  Some of you may remember my last electronic […]