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First Flight Into KHIO
First Flight Into KHIO

First Flight Into KHIO

First flight into Portland-Hillsboro Airport (HIO) along with information about the days flight and that I get to start soloing between Twin Oaks and Aurora State.

JasonJanuary 5, 2011November 16, 2015 Private Pilot Completion
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Chris Guillebeau’s New Book
Chris Guillebeau’s New Book

Chris Guillebeau’s New Book

Last night, I joined a large group on the third floor of Powell’s Books in Portland to see Chris Guillebeau speak.  Chris had his book published this last September and he has been on the road since on an unconventional…

JasonDecember 17, 2010January 20, 2011 Private Pilot Completion
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Shirt Off My Back
Shirt Off My Back

Shirt Off My Back

I didn’t get to fly yesterday, but I did get to pick up the rest of my shirt that was cut off my back after finishing my solo landings on Sunday. The tradition for pilots when they finish doing their…

JasonDecember 8, 2010January 5, 2011 Private Pilot Completion
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First Solo Flight
First Solo Flight

First Solo Flight

Yesterday I had one of the most unreal flights yet.  It was my first opportunity to fly solo! The day started like a number of others discussing shortly what we were planning on doing and then getting into the plane…

JasonDecember 6, 2010November 16, 2015 Private Pilot Completion
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Smooth Landings
Smooth Landings

Smooth Landings

Well it has been a couple weeks since I’ve posted and since then I’ve flown twice.  Once a week later (last Thursday) and yesterday.  Weather just keeps getting in the way! My flight on Thursday was with Emily Stark and…

JasonNovember 24, 2010November 16, 2015 Private Pilot Completion
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Well, That Didn’t Work
Well, That Didn’t Work

Well, That Didn’t Work

Yesterday, I went to Twin Oaks for my solo flight. Sadly, the flight didn’t end up happening.

JasonNovember 5, 2010November 16, 2015 Private Pilot Completion
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Today, I Tried To Fly Solo!

After much preparation learning to fly, I am finally going to go try to fly solo!

JasonNovember 4, 2010November 16, 2015 Private Pilot Completion
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Finally Flew Again
Finally Flew Again

Finally Flew Again

Yesterday, I finally flew again after over a week and a half without roaming the skies.  Boy, was it good to flight or what!  The flight was short and sweet with, nothing more than landings, but it sure was fun.

JasonNovember 3, 2010November 16, 2015 Private Pilot Completion
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Logbook

  • Total Flight Time: 318.5 Hours
  • Pilot In Command Time: 224.7 Hours
  • Solo Time: 300.6 Hours
  • >50NM Cross Country Time: 95.2 Hours
  • >50NM Cross Country Time (Solo): 62.5 Hours
  • Night Time: 8.5 Hours
  • Simulated Instrument Time: 4.8 Hours
  • Landings (Day/Night): 617 (593/24)
  • Flight Training Received: 92.8 Hours
  • Ground Training Received: 30.8 Hours

Updated 5/2/2019

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