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Instructor Changes
Yesterday, I had my first flight with my new instructor who replaced my first instructor, James, who had to go back home to England for knee surgery. James will be someone I continue to talk with about flying and life in general. He has been a great instructor and friend. I wish him the best […]
January 20, 2011 / Jason / Comments Off on Instructor Changes
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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.
January 5, 2011 / Jason / Comments Off on First Flight Into KHIO
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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 to take off. Unlike any day before, the weather was perfect, I was feeling great, […]
December 6, 2010 / Jason / Comments Off on First Solo Flight
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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 my flight yesterday was with James. The flight with Emily was rough at first because […]
November 24, 2010 / Jason / Comments Off on Smooth Landings
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Well, That Didn’t Work
Yesterday, I went to Twin Oaks for my solo flight. Sadly, the flight didn’t end up happening.
November 5, 2010 / Jason / Comments Off on Well, That Didn’t Work
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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.
November 3, 2010 / Jason / Comments Off on Finally Flew Again
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Taking Off (Video)
I didn’t get a chance to post yesterday, but I flew on Sunday and had a great time. The majority of the day was spent on ground school (about an hour and a half) with the flying I did practicing landings.