For the longest time I wasn’t a smart watch person. As an information security professional, I tend to keep as
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Saving Your Key Mappings in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
The latest version of Microsoft Flight Simulator came out a couple weeks ago, and needless to say it’s been something
Continue readingGetting my FAA Medical Back Despite a Childhood ADHD Diagnosis
This past weekend I logged 1.4 hours of Pilot In Command time. This isn’t new — I’ve got over 300
Continue readingReview: Yaesu FTA550 Handheld Air Band Transciever
Four years ago I was climbing out of an un-towered airport into IFR conditions when my radios decided to stop
Continue readingField Report: Conroe, TX (KCXO)
Houston is a busy place, with two large international airfields and a remarkable amount of air traffic. But nestled on
Continue readingMaking My Own Passenger Briefing Cards
One of the best parts about getting your pilot’s license is taking friends out and sharing the experience of flight.
Continue readingThree Things Pilots Need When Flying in Cold Weather
Flying in warm and sunny weather is a pleasure. Well, usually — down here in Texas things can get a
Continue readingReview: MyGoFlight Flex Glare Shield Mount
An iPad or other tablet is pretty much a requirement for modern pilots. The amount of information it provides is
Continue readingFuel Critical While Trying to Beat a Storm Into Chicago
My girlfriend and I had just spent a week in Cape Cod visiting friends and family. It was our first
Continue readingHow To Rent an Airplane
Not everyone has the cash to buy and maintain an airplane. For those of us who just need to borrow
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