My girlfriend and I had just spent a week in Cape Cod visiting friends and family. It was our first
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Hypoxia at 5,000 Feet MSL
The problem with unanticipated emergencies is that when they happen it takes forever to identify them. Things like engine failure or blocked
Continue readingThe Best Flight I’ve Ever Taken
In the two years that I’ve been flying there have already been a number of moments that I will
Continue readingUpdate: Waterlogged Radios and Leaky Vents
Yesterday I posted an article about losing my radios shortly after takeoff from Provincetown airport. The little bit of troubleshooting
Continue readingReal Life Lost Comms in IFR over Cape Cod
A few weeks ago I took and passed the practical exam for my instrument airplane rating and I have been putting
Continue readingTaking – And Passing – The Instrument Practical Check Ride
When I did my initial EMT training (basic) I always had the goal in mind that one day I would
Continue readingFull Throttle, Rotate, Strike Three
When I went for my private pilot checkride, the right seat was occupied by a DPE named Jim Higgs. While
Continue readingMy First Real World Rejected Takeoff
For the last couple weeks I’ve been prepping for a flight around Cape Cod. This would be my first chance
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My parents are aging hippies looking to retire. So naturally, they have gravitated towards Wellfleet, Massachusetts. They bought a house
Continue readingWhat’s In My Flight Bag
NOTE: This article is OUT OF DATE! The updated version can be found here: What’s In My Flight Bag: 2019
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