It’s been a while since I last posted and I wanted to give an update to some things that I’ve been working in related to being a pilot.
Started Instrument Ground School
On January 16th, I started instrument ground school with one of my former private pilot instructors, Rick Payne. Though I had written last time about the many options I had for ground school, after talking with him, he became my…
Instrument Ground School Options
I’m about to start school again. This time, it’s to continue improving my skills as a pilot and gain the ability to fly in the clouds. Living in the Northwest, this is still optional, but for what I eventually want…
Soloing At MMV
I went to Twin Oaks expecting to make a trip to McMinnville and then head over to Salem for more pre-cross country practice. Instead, I ended up flying to McMinnville and soloing there! Before heading over to McMinnville, Rick and…
First Flight To Salem (SLE)
Flight from Twin Oaks to McNary Field in Salem. Longest flight to-date.
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.
Friday Flight Then Poker
I usually only fly Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. However with the weather getting in the way and life for me and my instructor, this last week I had to do a flight on Friday to get one in.