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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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Finally Soloed at Troutdale
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.
December 15, 2012 / Jason / Comments Off on Finally Soloed at Troutdale
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Wind Is So Fickle
Flying today was a learning experience to say the least. Rick and I were planning to solo me at Troutdale, but the wind was blowing SO hard that it wasn’t going to happen. Wind went from around 15 knots to 25+ knots.
November 16, 2012 / Jason / Comments Off on Wind Is So Fickle
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Flying In The Rain
Today I went out to Troutdale with the hopes of being able to fly more than just in the pattern. However, when I got there
October 22, 2012 / Jason / Comments Off on Flying In The Rain
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1 Year, 1 Month, and 1 Day
That’s how long it had been since my last flight as a pilot. Well, I’m super excited to say that the wait to start flying again is over! I went up this Monday afternoon with my instructor Rick for an hour long flight around the Troutdale/Boring area of Oregon.
September 24, 2012 / Jason / Comments Off on 1 Year, 1 Month, and 1 Day
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