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Feb 6, 2012, 5:00 pm
While this is simply a marketing video for the Aviation Science program at Utah Valley University, you can't deny that it does an incredible job lifting aviation's history off the pages of books. Hope you enjoy it if you haven't already seen it elsewhere on the web.
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Oct 19, 2011, 12:50 pm
I first want to thank readers Jeff and Brent, who emailed asking about my video setup earlier this summer. Their requests really sparked my desire to write this post. Inquiries about my camera and videos come in semi-frequently and writing about my process in detail is a nice piece of content to add... Comment - Like
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Oct 5, 2011, 10:08 pm
Plane: Cessna 150
Route: 40I-AXV-40I
Weather: Clear, 75 degrees, wind calm
Well hello there! You say this is a flying blog? Nah, can't be... nothing new or aviation-related has appeared on here in over a month!
I know, I know. Sorry about that. As I mentioned a couple posts ago, wedding ... Comment - Like
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Sep 2, 2011, 12:42 pm
Plane: Cub, 85 hp (+Cirrus!)
Route: 40I, Local
Weather: Clear, 93 degrees, wind 260 degrees at 6 knots
This all started when I received an email from fellow pilot and blogger TJ, of TJ's Flying Adventures, on Wednesday afternoon. He was flying back home to Florida from Michigan on Thursday... Comment - Like
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Aug 30, 2011, 8:57 am
Things have been extremely hectic and busy lately, to say the least. Our wedding is less than three months away and working on all the final details - in addition to work, the usual household chores, and traveling out of state what seems like every weekend - is consuming just about every last free m... Comment - Like
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Aug 18, 2011, 5:28 pm
Plane: Cessna 172
Route: 40I-MGY-40I
Weather: Clear, 78 degrees, wind 160 degrees at 3 knots
One flight that I've been trying to schedule for a couple years now is a sightseeing jaunt with Russ, my boss, and his kids. After checking the forecast yesterday and realizing tonight's weather would be ne... Comment - Like
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Aug 12, 2011, 11:35 pm
Plane: Cessna 150 / Stearman / Cub, 85 hp
Instructor: Dave
Route: 40I, Local
Weather: Clear, 76 degrees, wind 110 degrees at 3 knots
Today was all sorts of fun - but we'll get to that. When we were at the airport last Saturday I booked time with Dave for this evening. I las... Comment - Like
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Aug 6, 2011, 2:29 pm
Plane: Cessna 172
Route: 40I-I74-40I
Weather: Extremely hazy, 84 degrees, wind 220 degrees at 8 knots
Sarah, one of our great friends from college, came down to visit this weekend. I actually took her and another college friend flying a couple years ago in the 150. This time, considering I was serio... Comment - Like
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Aug 4, 2011, 11:19 am
Thunder is one of those airshows I've wanted to attend for years and yet my schedule always seemed to get in the way. This summer, the stars finally aligned. We were already up in Michigan for a surprise party for Gina's mom on Saturday, so I made plans to head down to Ypsi on Sunday to see the airs... Comment - Like
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Aug 2, 2011, 9:32 am
Although we landed at OSH on our trip around Lake Michigan last summer, attending Airventure was still on my to-do list. I hope to go every year but limited vacation time and other priorities (wedding planning right now, for example) always seem to conspire to prevent such a trip. I lucked out about... Comment - Like
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Jul 28, 2011, 6:21 pm
A few weeks ago I came across an airfare I simply couldn't pass up - roundtrip from Dayton to Milwaukee for about $25 (yes, you read that correctly - $25) after applying a $100 Delta certificate I had on file. The certificate was set to expire on 7/31 and I had no other use for it, so I quickly book... Comment - Like
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Jul 27, 2011, 12:01 pm
If you know me, you probably know I'm a die-hard Daily Show fan. Heck, it probably borders on obsessive. But I really appreciate great satire and they deliver it in droves. Anyway, I've waited long and hard for a clip that I felt was right to share on the blog - and they certainly have delivered. Wi... Comment - Like
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Jul 24, 2011, 1:46 pm
As I mentioned in my last post, we spent a day thoroughly enjoying all the sights Kennedy Space Center has to offer. One of the best parts was the panoramic view from the Launch Complex 39 Observation Gantry. From there, you could see multiple launch sites and buildings. Even though we couldn't make... Comment - Like
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Jul 21, 2011, 1:39 pm
I woke up early this morning to watch Atlantis land at Kennedy Space Center. Hard to imagine that the same vehicle that we saw launch off Pad 39-A just 13 days ago has since circled the planet 200 times and returned to the ground in Florida. It's a sad day for space fans and I certainly hope this co... Comment - Like
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Jul 19, 2011, 10:51 pm
Plane: Cub, 85 hp
Route: 40I, Local
Weather: Partly cloudy, 92 degrees, wind 010 degrees at 7 knots
Gina's aunt and uncle came down for a few days this week to visit and see some local attractions - the USAF Museum, Columbus Zoo, etc. We of course offered up an airplane ride if they were intereste... Comment - Like
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Jul 17, 2011, 7:11 pm
Plane: Cub, 85 hp
Route: 40I, Local
Weather: Partly cloudy, 90 degrees, wind variable at 4 knots
After riding in his right seat for multiple Pilots N Paws flights (in February, May, and June) I finally had a chance to take my friend Mike up in the Cub. It had already been close to two months since ... Comment - Like
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Jul 15, 2011, 1:40 am
As if viewing a Space Shuttle launch in person wasn't awesome enough, launch tickets also include a second day's admission into Kennedy Space Center. Gina and I relaxed on Saturday and Sunday, visiting her great aunt and uncle, a winery, and getting some much-needed rest to recover from the all-nigh... Comment - Like
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Jul 8, 2011, 11:44 pm
I can now say I have seen, with my own two eyes and from very close proximity, a Space Shuttle rocket into space. This morning, Gina and I witnessed the final launch of the 30-year Space Shuttle program. Yes, it was awesome. And yes, it was worth every penny along with the serious sleep deprivation.... Comment - Like
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Jul 7, 2011, 11:55 am
Gina and I are hopping a flight to Florida shortly to see the final Space Shuttle launch. We've got Causeway tickets so the view and sound should be incredible. Atlantis is scheduled to lift off at 11:26 am tomorrow morning, which means we've got a very early bus pickup tonight. Here's to hoping for... Comment - Like
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Jun 26, 2011, 7:36 pm
Plane: Cessna 172
Route: BFD-B16
Weather - BFD: Partly cloudy, 61 degrees, wind 320 degrees at 4 knots
Weather - B16: Partly cloudy, 68 degrees, wind 300 degrees at 6 knots
A good night's rest was most certainly in order after yesterday's adventurous and stressful flying. Our driver last night was ... Comment - Like
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Jun 25, 2011, 11:30 pm
Plane: Cessna 172
Route: 40I-FKL-BFD
Weather - 40I: Mostly cloudy, 72 degrees, wind 300 degrees at 5 knots
Weather - FKL: Overcast, 60 degrees, wind 270 degrees at 8 knots
Weather - BFD: Overcast, 57 degrees, wind 270 degrees at 4 knots
There's a saying amongst pilots that you can fly 100 hours or f... Comment - Like
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Jun 22, 2011, 11:09 pm
You may recall me mentioning a couple weeks ago that Gina and I were considering going down to Florida to see the final Shuttle launch. Well the cards aligned and I managed to fight my way through massive server overload (as you may imagine, the tickets are in slightly high demand) and snag us Cause... Comment - Like
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Jun 16, 2011, 8:03 am
After spending a while in the new Korean War gallery last month I ventured into the Cold War and Missile & Space galleries. Since my last visit, the museum has also put another missile and a satellite replica on display. I always have enjoyed this part of the museum due to the wonderful layout and ... Comment - Like
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Jun 12, 2011, 11:47 pm
Plane: Cessna 182
Route: MGY-3G3-0GV-MGY
Weather: Clear to overcast, 65-85 degrees, wind 270-350 degrees at 5-15 knots
My friend Mike and I went up for yet another Pilots N Paws flight today. It was actually two flights - we had to cancel one on Friday due to thunderstorms. So this morning we launch... Comment - Like
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Jun 10, 2011, 8:01 am
As part of the 60th anniversary of the Korean War last year, the USAF Museum completely renovated and re-designed that gallery. It is located in the second (middle) hangar, which previously was a rather bright space. They painted the entire interior a darker gray and switched to the more theatrical ... Comment - Like
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Jun 7, 2011, 11:46 am
This is an absolutely stunning video of Endeavour's recent, and final, voyage into space.
I'm hoping to head down to Florida with Gina to see the final Shuttle launch next month. The crowds will surely be insane and there's always the possibility it will get delayed and I'll miss it. Still, I've ne... Comment - Like
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Jun 3, 2011, 10:04 pm
Plane: Cessna 172
Route: 40I, Local
Weather: Clear, 80 degrees, wind 110 degrees at 4 knots
Ted, a coworker of mine, asked me about getting his nephew an airplane ride earlier this week. He lives down near Stewart and was curious how much they charged. Of course, no pilot would let someone pay for ... Comment - Like
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May 29, 2011, 2:37 pm
Plane: Cessna 172
Route: MGY-BWG-MGY
Weather: Haze, few clouds, 89 degrees, wind 210 degrees at 15 knots
My friend Mike sent me a message late last week to see if I'd be interested in riding along with him on a Pilots N Paws rescue flight this morning. Having flown with him on a similar rescue fligh... Comment - Like
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May 20, 2011, 1:45 pm
Plane: Cub, 85 hp
Route: 40I, Local
Weather: Partly cloudy, 70 degrees, wind 330 degrees at 5 knots
This is my favorite personal tradition. Back in 2008, on my birthday, I flew at Stewart for the very first time in Cub N98286. Every year since, I've flown (as a certificated pilot!) the exact same a... Comment - Like
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May 15, 2011, 3:48 pm
I thought it would be best to separate these photos from the ones I posted the other day. Yes, they're all from the same visit to the Restoration Hangars at the USAF Museum. However, these two aircraft are so special that I believe they deserve their own post.
The Swoose is the only B-17D remaining ... Comment - Like
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May 13, 2011, 3:17 pm
Late last month, before we went up and had some fun in the Cub, my friend Rob and I spent the afternoon at the USAF Museum. We had the opportunity to see something new, the Restoration Hangars. They are located on the active base and you have to sign up in advance for the guided tours.
Tour particip... Comment - Like
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Apr 30, 2011, 4:53 pm
Plane: Cessna 172
Route: 40I-MGY-I69-40I
Weather: Clear, 67 degrees, wind 160 degrees at 9 knots
After last night's fun in the Cub, a second day of awesome weather aligned itself perfectly with my plan for a short $100 burger run. I've tried once or twice before to fly down to Clermont County Airpo... Comment - Like
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Apr 29, 2011, 10:10 pm
Plane: Cub, 85 hp
Route: 40I, Local
Weather: Clear, 58 degrees, wind 300 degrees at 7 knots
This would have been a great spring to get my Seaplane rating. I could be landing something on floats in my yard at this point! Seriously, it's been historically rainy around here for the past month. However... Comment - Like
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Apr 20, 2011, 2:41 pm
This has been making its way around the aviation forums and blogs recently. I'm not sure when it went online, but the USAF Museum has a virtual tour of the entire museum on the web. By my own rough count, there are 90 different locations on the museum grounds where you can view, rotate, and zoom in ... Comment - Like
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Apr 15, 2011, 4:37 pm
Plane: Cessna 172
Instructor: Dave
Route: 40I-LUK-40I
Weather: Overcast, 68 degrees, wind 150 degrees at 10 knots gusting to 16
This was a particularly earthbound winter for me. Along with the usual weather that makes flying difficult, I have been traveling - a lot. Two weeks in Japan and South Kor... Comment - Like
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Apr 8, 2011, 9:23 pm
Todd over at My Flight Blog recently had an incredible opportunity. He was able to go flying with Gauntlet Warbirds in an Aero L-39 Albatros, the Czech trainer that has become somewhat of a regular on the airshow circuit. In his 45 minutes in the air, they burned over 100 gallons of Jet A and I don'... Comment - Like
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Apr 3, 2011, 10:05 pm
What do you when you're an aviation nut on a business trip to Wisconsin with some time to spare? You head up to Oshkosh, of course! I lucked out and finished my work at a customer site early last week so I had a little time to make a short pilgrimage.
You may recall that Gina and I landed at OSH las... Comment - Like
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Mar 26, 2011, 4:12 pm
Plane: Cub, 65 hp
Instructor: Dave
Route: 40I, Local
Weather: Clear, 33 degrees, wind 040 degrees at 10 knots gusting to 17
I know, I know - this is a flying blog and I haven't had much to say about flying in what feels like forever. For that I apologize. Work and wedding planning and weather have ... Comment - Like
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Mar 21, 2011, 9:48 pm
Although I spent yet another weekend on terra firma, it was an awesome weekend to be a Bronco. The last time Western Michigan University's hockey team made it to the CCHA Championship game was in 1986 - I was one year old and nobody on our team was even born yet! Gina and I headed up to Detroit and ... Comment - Like
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Mar 9, 2011, 9:04 pm
In stark contrast to my recent infrequency at updating this blog, I've actually been working my tail off on the ground. Somewhat literally! That is, I've worked some of me off... though I've always been tail-less.
Going back about 5 1/2 years, I was interning and living in Texas for the summer. That... Comment - Like
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Feb 22, 2011, 4:53 pm
Sorry for the lack of recent posts - not much free time or cooperation from the weather. I'm hoping to get back in the sky sometime over the next couple of weeks. Until then, enjoy this awesome video of the Historic Flight Foundation's recent test flight of their MiG-29. Upon completion of these fli... Comment - Like
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Feb 4, 2011, 11:44 pm
Plane: Cessna 172
Route: MGY-AXV-MGW-MGY
Weather: Clear, 31 degrees, wind 200 degrees at 6 knots
My pilot friend Mike sent me a text yesterday afternoon asking if I would be interested in flying with him right seat today. He was scheduled to complete one leg of a Pilots N Paws rescue flight from Wa... Comment - Like
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Jan 30, 2011, 10:03 am
There are plenty of impressive aviation tales but this one certainly ranks up there with the best of them! Bob Gannon has flown his 182 around the world twice, landing in over 150 countries on all seven continents over the past decade. I can't even fathom having the nerve to consider such an adventu... Comment - Like
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Jan 28, 2011, 1:05 am
You've probably noticed that I haven't been flying much. Sorry about that, life's been hectic. Hope all is well with you, however, Mr. or Ms. Reader of the Blog! In lieu of my own flying adventures, here's an incredible cockpit video of a night approach and landing at LAX. It's worth your four minut... Comment - Like
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Jan 21, 2011, 12:36 pm
I'm certainly sad to see the Space Shuttle program coming to an end. Regardless of how you feel politically or emotionally about our country's current role in human space exploration, you can't help but marvel at the technological achievements of the Shuttle program over the past 30-40 years. I have... Comment - Like
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Jan 14, 2011, 10:51 pm
Plane: Cub, 85 hp
Instructor: Dave
Route: 40I-MGY-40I
Weather: Overcast, 27 degrees, wind 180 degrees at 7 knots
It seems as if no matter how hard I try to avoid it, there's always a sizable gap in my logbook this time of year. Some things are certainly out of my control but it's always a busy coupl... Comment - Like
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Jan 10, 2011, 11:33 pm
I'm currently halfway around the world but this seemed like a fitting time to finally post these photos. From what I hear, we're about to get dumped on with snow back at home. I actually took these last February after I flew the Cub on skis. You just can't beat the vintage feel of Red Stewart Airfie... Comment - Like
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Jan 1, 2011, 1:44 pm
The days certainly do tick by faster the older you get - there's no denying it. I'm quite pleased with how 2010 turned out for me, both in the air and on the ground. While I always would like to have flown a few more hours sometimes it's just not possible. As I wrote one year ago, join me for a brie... Comment - Like
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