For my college english class I had to write about a specific event where I learned a certain literacy. Literacy is not just your ability to comprehend and correctly speak, literacy is to be able to learn and be confident in your abilities in a certain discipline as well! Of course I chose my first solo flight […]
Category: General Flying
Genuine Aviation Happiness
I have missed flying so much, with the current bussiness starting up taking my money, and college consuming my time, it is difficult to fly right now. When I hit rough patches in my life like this, I turn to YouTube to live my love for aviation vicariously through others. Tonight, I found a video […]
iPad Mini, a Pilots Dream?
With the release of the newest Apple product, the iPad Mini, in their Keynote yesterday October 23, 2012, will it be a game changer in the iPad market for pilots? There is reason to believe that the new iPad Mini released yesterday during Apples keynote presentation has the possibility of revamping the pilots in-flight chart reading experience. […]
NIFA Regionals Flying Bobcats Flight Team
What was planned today for the first day of NIFA Regionals in Kent, Ohio? Landings and Nav run practices… What happened today? Studying, swimming, and Gears of War III. As luck would have it our first official day of practices was done before it even began on account for strong gusting winds. This terrible variable […]
Oshkosh: A Love Story
EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh… if you have ever been there you understand the plethora of emotions you feel when you journey to the land of airplanes year in and year out. Some (myself include), have tried to compare the journey to Disney World. Lately however, I have come to the conclusion that there is almost no similarities […]
Flying Drought!
Hello everyone, The summer is finally winding down (for a little while) and I have free time to write about my flying once more. I will be honest, I have missed writing and using this website more, but when it isn’t a source of income it is hard to prioritize it over the other things […]
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012 countdown begins!
As the months begin to pass quicker and quicker I can’t help but get excited for this years AirVenture in Oshkosh hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). AirVenture has been a popular event since it’s begining and ever since, it has grown as the single most cherished aviation event every year. In result, if […]
Flying Events galore!
Hey everyone, With what little time I actually have to write now a days I figured I would use up some of my study hall in class to let everyone know what is happening in my neck of the woods. Two days ago I received my long desire MacBook Pro! It is wonderful and I am so […]
The Rudder Stiffeners of Death
Alright the title may be a bit on the dramatic side, but honestly these things take forever to get right! Rudder stiffeners, for those who don’t know much about building, are various lengths of aluminum strips that are on the inside of a rudder (or elevator when I get to those) that provide the rudder […]
Will they reveal a Vans RV14?
As the date is getting closer there are a lot of us fellow Vans RV builders that are anxiously awaiting what the Van’s company has to say at Sun ‘n Fun on Friday at 9:00am in their forum area. Just like any industry, it is exciting to see what is new and revolutionary in today’s […]