We took the Saratoga to Cleveland this weekend to visit with family. We were supposed to go on a fishing trip on Lake Erie, but some unforeseen circumstances put a kink in that plan. Since we already had the plane reserved and reservation for boarding the dog for the weekend, we decided to make the […]
Archives for 2007
Just For Fun
This year I’ve spent a ton of time training. First my Commercial certificate, then my CFI. I think I’ve made two flights all year just to go flying. I’ve gotten a little burned out, to the point that I dove (no pun intended) exclusively back into scuba diving for the last couple of weeks. But […]
It’s Over!
My CFI training is finally over! I passed the checkride today and have my temporary certificate in hand! This checkride has been the worst one I’ve done as far as being worked up for it. The actual test itself wasn’t bad. You definitely need to know your stuff, but if you are prepared, it’s not […]
Outer Banks Trip 2007
This year we went back to the Outer Banks for our family vacation. We took the Saratoga and now I’m more in love with it than I was with our old Cherokee Six. With one exception: the pilot seat needs more padding! My butt was sore after the first hour. I was starting to get […]
Portsmouth
In prepping for my CFI checkride, I decided to take a non-pilot friend flying and “teach” him to fly. So we drove up to the airport, pulled the Archer out of the hangar, preflighted, and climbed in. I sat right seat, which is the first time I’ve sat right seat without and instructor in the […]