In my (freshly started) flying career, I have only a few items that are really on my bucket list in
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Alternator Failure at Night Over San Antonio
Mechanical failures in flight are something that is taught from day one during primary flight training, but rarely do students
Continue readingWhen Airplanes Aren’t Where You Expect Them to Be
Since finishing my private pilot certificate, flying hours have been few and far between. That’s mainly due to the fact
Continue readingHow Long Between Passing your Check Ride and Getting your Printed Pilot’s Certificate?
After passing my check ride, I Googled around for a bit trying to find out how long it would take
Continue readingReview: MyGoFlight Tablet Mount
I don’t own an airplane — I rent them by the hour from FBOs. And while G1000 equipped airplanes are
Continue readingTaking the OpenAirplane Universal Pilot Checkout
There has never really been a good system for renting airplanes in the United States. In theory your pilot’s certificate,
Continue readingMy First Passenger, and My First Emergency Diversion
Things are much simpler when you’re flying by yourself. You already know all the rules and are comfortable in the
Continue readingMy Experience Taking the Private Pilot Check Ride
I finally did it. After eight months of training, I took and passed the Airplane Single Engine Land Private Pilot
Continue readingGarmin Pilot App Developers on Nexus 9 Incompatibility
I absolutely love the Garmin Pilot app. It has made flight planning a complete breeze, and the downloadable airport and
Continue readingFlying my Solo Cross Country
I started flight training in February. Between ground school and then primary flight training, it has taken me about eight
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