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My Misspent Months
Sun, Feb 20 2011 9:00 AM

To my deep frustration, I've not done much flying for these past few months. I was doing so well in the autumn and built on my solo with my first dual cross country flights. My last scheduled training flight was to be my solo cross country from Martin State Airport (KTMN) to Cambridge-Dorchester airport (KCGE). It's a simple flight with one or two things... Read More...

by General Eclectic | with no comments

Filed under: Aiport, AFSP, flight training, Archer, C172, Cessna, flight school, Piper, Flights, Piper Archer, Student, Solo

All By Myself - A Tale of Two Solos.
Thu, Sep 23 2010 5:30 PM

It has been a while since I updated you on my flying progress and I am proud to report that I have been solo for the first time..., again. For most pilots, flying Solo is the first major milestone during their training. It is the moment when suddenly your long held dream of being a pilot becomes realised. You are far from finished with your training, but you... Read More...

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Filed under: flight training, flight school, Piper Archer, DR400, Patterns, Robin DR400, Solo, Touch and Go

Taking My Family Flying
Sun, Jul 4 2010 11:00 AM

Responsibility is something that sneaks up on you as you go through life. I never went looking for it and it snuck up on me while I wasn't looking. Above all else, I am responsible for the financial security of my wife and 2 1/2yr old son and in more subtle ways for their safety, health and happiness. This sits well with me and I am proud to support them... Read More...

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Filed under: flight training, Pilot, Family, Piper Archer, Responsibility