Up to this point in my long and storied career as a student pilot, I have experienced regular climbs and descents, standard turns, and some rectangular course work. I also was allowed to attempt a few landings, which were pretty smooth, considering my total flight time to date was 2.3 hours. I was feeling pretty … Continue reading STAL*(The Four Letter Word) by Tom Brant
I soloed (a Cub)! by Mark Burnham
This morning, after about 30 hours dual, I soloed a J3 Cub. Quite an interesting experience! I knew I was close to soloing, and today after 2 decent landings, my instructor climbed out. This was something that I had been looking forward to, and honestly I was getting a bit itchy, but when it happened, … Continue reading I soloed (a Cub)! by Mark Burnham
Long Cross-Country Story by John M Price
This was, perhaps the most thoroughly planned trip ever made in an airplane, aside from Lindberg's and the flight of the Voyager (non-stop around the world) since the weather cancelled it three times before. But yesterday dawned severe clear with only moderate winds, and it was a definite go. To quote the Flight Service Specialist, … Continue reading Long Cross-Country Story by John M Price
First Night Flight! by Dane Spearing
I had my first night flight last night and it was a BLAST! I managed to get all three night flight requirements for my PPL training on that one flight: x-country, 10 night landings, and 3+ hours of night flying. My CFI and I took off from Los Alamos, NM (LAM) at around 9:00 pm … Continue reading First Night Flight! by Dane Spearing
I learned about long straight-ins from that… by Jim Sokoloff
I have been away for 3 week due to poor weather in New England and my normal CFI was on vacation for the 4th weekend. So I called another local FBO and scheduled a session of dual for Sat morning (the 4th). New instructor John is exactly that: new, just got his CFI in late … Continue reading I learned about long straight-ins from that… by Jim Sokoloff
I learned about long straight-ins from that… by Jim Sokoloff
I have been away for 3 week due to poor weather in New England and my normal CFI was on vacation for the 4th weekend. So I called another local FBO and scheduled a session of dual for Sat morning (the 4th). New instructor John is exactly that: new, just got his CFI in late … Continue reading I learned about long straight-ins from that… by Jim Sokoloff
Second Cross Country by Jim Miller
Hello all, I did my second dual cross country. Here's the details for anybody who's interested (long). I flew from Ellington to Livingston (67NM). I estimated my ground speed at 112 knots in a 152 and arrived at Livingston within 3 minutes of ETA! I was flying with an instructor I've never flow with before, … Continue reading Second Cross Country by Jim Miller
X-Country Trip Report by John Benjamin
I got back yesterday from my first very long cross-country (four days) flight with a friend who is also a pilot. A great experience, and very much like a auto road trip from my younger years. He and I rented a 1963 c-182 from a friend of his that leases the plane to a flight-school … Continue reading X-Country Trip Report by John Benjamin
Vacationing Vagabond by Gene Seibel
Day 1, April 18 - St. Joseph to Brinkley, Arkansas I had read too many flying books. First it was Richard Bach, then Rinker Buck, then Mariana Gosnell - each taking off and flying into the sunset. The freedom of flight, the ability to get away from it all in a big way. That is … Continue reading Vacationing Vagabond by Gene Seibel
Wisconsin to Maryland in Aeronca Super Chief, 1994 by Scott Littfin
I had the trip to the 1994 convention planned for at least six months prior to departure. I went through the Airport/Facility Directory looking for airports with 80 Octane along my proposed route. I had the lines drawn on the sectionals as direct as possible once I rounded the corner around Chicago. From northern Wisconsin, … Continue reading Wisconsin to Maryland in Aeronca Super Chief, 1994 by Scott Littfin