Category Archives: Flight Lessons
Another Lesson in the 206
I went up for another flight in the 206 with Rob other day. There have not been very many weeks where I’ve flown two days in a row, so I was excited about being able to take back to back … Continue reading
High Performance Instruction in the 206
The other day, I flew with a CFI and got some high performance and mountain flying instruction in a Cessna 206. Rob, my instructor, is a long time Division of Wildlife pilot who has considerable experience flying in mountain environment … Continue reading
First Tailwheel Lesson
While on a week-long trip back to Fort Collins, Colorado, I took a flight lesson with a good friend of mine who happens to be a CFI. Since I have been working towards my high performance rating, we had originally … Continue reading
Transitioning to the 182
Almost one year to the day after having my very first flight lesson, I found myself with an opportunity to begin training in a Cessna 182 and work towards my high performance endorsement. The 182 has more power and and … Continue reading
Wind, Rain and Clouds: Getting a Feel for Alaska Weather
I’ve got a long way to go before I can consider myself a seasoned Alaska pilot, but I can work towards that by challenging myself and flying in less than ideal meteorological conditions. I know that pushing my limits bit … Continue reading
Private Pilot License Issued!
Aircraft: C172 N52654 Flight Time: 1.7 hours Total Hours: 42.8 I passed my checkride and am now an officially licensed pilot! I felt confident and relaxed during the morning segment, and I took my time making up a cross country … Continue reading
Final Checkride Prep
Aircraft: C172 N52654 Flight Time: 1.9 hours Total Hours: 41.1 I have now passed my required 40 hours and as I look forward to my checkride, I can’t help but look back at the experiences that have brought me to … Continue reading
Practice Landings on a Gravel Strip
Aircraft: C172 N13205 Flight Time: 1.2 hours Total Hours: 39.2 After flying less than perfect patters at Birchwood the other day, I felt I needed more practice landing at non-towered airports where I don’t have familiar visual cues to guide … Continue reading
More Checkride Prep
Aircraft: C172 N52654 Flight Time: 1.3 hours Total Hours: 38 Today was the first time that my wife Amy went flying with me. She felt that it would help to have an instructor in the plane during her first time … Continue reading