Tillamook 50nm+ Solo Cross Country

Tillamook Bay

Friday afternoon I had one of the most amazing flights to date.  This flight was also an important one as it was my first solo 50nm+ flight to a brand new airport.  I’ve never flown to Tillamook Airport (KTMK)(or the coast for that matter), but had my opportunity to do so.  It was beautiful! Continue reading

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Landing with a Smile

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Today was my first flight to Valley View Airport (5S9) near Estacada, Oregon.  This flight ended up being one of the most enjoyable and successful flights I’ve had in a long time! Continue reading

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TTD-SPB-UAO-4S9-TTD Dual Cross Country

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The last flight I had was soloing at Troutdale (TTD) on December 13th; two days before my vacation.  After finally soloing at Troutdale, rather than continuing to fly, I went on a vacation to Costa Rica.  The trip was awesome and not the worst of times to go, but there was some excellent weather here in Portland that I missed out on. Continue reading

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WTF Weather?!

Overcast Portland

I love Portland. Though I’m sick of this weather we have here. Overcast almost every day with the primary cloud layer below 3000ft. WTF?! Continue reading

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Finally Soloed at Troutdale

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After a few attempts in weather that wasn’t so great, I booked a flight a couple days before I left to Costa Rica in anticipation of being able to go for my solo.  Well, the weather was cooperating and I was finally able to do my solo flight at Troutdale Airport. Continue reading

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