Hi there đź‘‹, my name
is Ian
I've been in and out of the aviation industry for over 14+ years. It all started with a discovery flight when I was at the ripe age of 15. Ever since I have been addicted to airplanes, flying, and the business side of aviation.
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How Fast Does a Cessna 172 Fly?
When I first started flying I took my very first lessons in a Cessna 172 G1000. From then on I flew the Cessna 172 Skyhawk through my entire Private Pilot training. There were many questions I had starting out, but one that I get quite often when I talk to people about aviation is how […]
Best Aviation Headset Review For Any Pilot
It’s no secret that one of the most intimate items you will purchase or have purchased in your aviation life is your headset. It’s sometimes frustrating finding the best aviation headset for your head shape, needs, and price point. To be honest, there are quite a lot of options on the market for you to […]
A humble toast to the pursuit…
This is just another post about someone pursuing their flying dreams. I totally get if you decide not to “subscribe”, “share”, and otherwise indulge in my life pursuits. Quite frankly, I’m writing this for myself. Call it an accountability tool, journal, or just a plain ol’ builders log. Whatever it be, I am here and going to […]
Best Light Sport Aircraft, My Opinion on the Flight
This past weekend I had the chance to do a little flying in what some consider to be the best light sport aircraft on the market. I’m talking about the Flight Design CTLS. I logged 0.8 and 4 landings to be exact. Locally there is a flight school that offers light sport rentals and flight […]
Skyline Family Restaurant Sunday Breakfast Flight with Roommate
This past week I had the opportunity to take one of my many roommates flying and we decided to go to the Skyline Family Restaurant on the field at KPMH. He had been in smaller airplanes before but nothing as small as the Cessna 172 I was about to take him in. I was excited to finally […]
Back Flying!
I am back everyone! After taking almost two years off from flying due to the cost of flying and my other dedications in life, I have found my way back! What does that exactly mean? Well, I recently quit my job at an advertising agency and have gone back to school. I am doing this all […]
Time to Hover
I have to come clean with everyone right now. It is hard to keep this from everyone any longer… I am an airplane pilot that loves helicopters. Are you still reading? Good, must mean you weren’t turned off. I have been reflecting on my aviation future these past few months while I sit dorment from […]
To SimpleFlight.net Live Radio show, and beyond!
Hey aviators, Hope you all find some time out of your day to listen in tonight to SimpleFlight.net ‘s live radio show! Why? Well besides the fact that their show is great every week, I will be on the show as their guest today! I am really excited to share my life in aviation and […]
Oshkosh 2012: Never to late!
I know I know, somehow I missed reviewing Oshkosh 2012 on here! I must of been in the excitement of it all and just totally didn’t get to the blog. Well, the specific’s may have left my brain but the good memories will never leave. To prove this I did put together an Oshkosh 2012 […]