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So, I Bought An Airplane
Over the last 6-7 months, since writing about why to buy an airplane. My airplane partner and I have made it a reality and are flying back from Cadillac, Michigan this week to Portland, Oregon with OUR new (47-year-old) airplane that we just bought!
August 3, 2016 / Jason / Comments Off on So, I Bought An Airplane
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Train Tracks To Eugene with Evan
Evan and I have been trying to line up a flight together for a while, so when I had an opening to go flying this Saturday, I hit him up and we decided on going flying following the train lines. Since Evan is a big fan of trains and planes, he chose to have us […]
May 7, 2016 / Jason / Comments Off on Train Tracks To Eugene with Evan
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Siletz Bay/Lincoln City with Nancy/Rick/Kristen
On Tuesday, my friend David asked me if I would fly his boss Friday to Lincoln City and after making some arrangements and thinking it over, I said yes. Nancy was throwing a surprise 50th birthday party for her husband in Lincoln City, but a last minute meeting was scheduled Friday afternoon. Not knowing how […]
September 18, 2015 / Jason / Comments Off on Siletz Bay/Lincoln City with Nancy/Rick/Kristen
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3 Sunny Birthday Flights
To celebrate my birthday (4/18), I decided to do a flight each day of the weekend. Friday, hitting up downtown Portland and the Gorge. Saturday, heading to Tillamook for lunch, cheese, and jumping in the ocean. With a final flight around Mt. Hood with a great finish through the Gorge on Sunday. The weather this […]
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Long Distance Solo Cross Country
Today was a huge achievement. After much preparation I finally flew my long distance cross country flight.
May 1, 2013 / Jason / Comments Off on Long Distance Solo Cross Country
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Unexpected Solo
It had been over a week since my last flight where I took time to practice soft/short field landings/departures. Today I did an unexpected solo flight as my instructor was preoccupied.
March 7, 2013 / Jason / Comments Off on Unexpected Solo
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Tillamook 50nm+ Solo Cross Country
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!
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Landing with a Smile
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!
February 4, 2013 / Jason / Comments Off on Landing with a Smile
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